Pegarapada - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Pegarapada is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Pegarapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pegarapada is 395639. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 754227 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Pegarapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pegarapada

As per Census 2011, Pegarapada village has a total population of 1,533 people, consisting of 710 males and 823 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 1,159 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,124 literate and 409 illiterate residents. Additionally, 667 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pegarapada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pegarapada

Pegarapada is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pegarapada

Pegarapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Pegarapada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Pegarapada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pegarapada

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pegarapada village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pegarapada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pegarapada village are given below:

FAQs about Pegarapada