Pimpudi - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Pimpudi is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Akhulipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pimpudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpudi is 395670. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Pimpudi 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 Pimpudi

According to the 2011 Census, Pimpudi village had a total population of 458 people, including 219 males and 239 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.44%, with male literacy at 97.33% and female literacy at 86.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population458219239
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613229
Scheduled Castes (SC)573126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population363182181
Illiterate Population953758

Nearby Villages of Pimpudi

Pimpudi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AkhulipadaNorth-East0.94 km
SialiaNorth1.30 km
MalisahadaEast1.31 km
BadagaraNorth-West1.33 km
NahuliaSouth1.60 km
KuhudiNorth-East1.68 km
HariharpursasanEast1.82 km
ArasaNorth-West1.93 km
BartaniSouth-East2.04 km
TarasNorth2.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pimpudi

Pimpudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Pimpudi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Pimpudi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pimpudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pimpudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pimpudi

Where is Pimpudi located?

Pimpudi village is located in Rajkanika Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pimpudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Pimpudi is Akhulipada.

What is the pincode of Pimpudi?

The pincode of Pimpudi is 754220.

What is the population of Pimpudi?

Pimpudi had a total population of 458, including 219 males and 239 females.

How many households are there in Pimpudi?

Pimpudi had 102 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pimpudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pimpudi was 91.44%. Male literacy was 97.33% and female literacy was 86.19%.