Kodikipadar - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Kodikipadar is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Pindapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kodikipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodikipadar is 428471. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kodikipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Kodikipadar village had a total population of 262 people, including 131 males and 131 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 5.56%, with male literacy at 8.57% and female literacy at 2.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodikipadar

Kodikipadar 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 Kodikipadar

Kodikipadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Kodikipadar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kodikipadar is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodikipadar

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

Health Facilities in Kodikipadar

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

FAQs about Kodikipadar