Pitanda - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Pitanda is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Iswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitanda is 395820. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pitanda

As per Census 2011, Pitanda village has a total population of 23 people, consisting of 12 males and 11 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 15 literate and 8 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitanda

Pitanda 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 Pitanda

Public transport in the Pitanda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Pitanda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Pitanda is about 58 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 Pitanda

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

Health Facilities in Pitanda

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

FAQs about Pitanda