Peta - Machh Kund, Koraput

Peta is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from Nandapur and around 43 km from Koraput. Peta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peta is 429733. The village covers a total geographical area of 758 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Peta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Peta

According to the 2011 Census, Peta village had a total population of 691 people, including 339 males and 352 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 16.67%, with male literacy at 26.34% and female literacy at 7.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

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

Nearby Villages of Peta

Peta 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 Peta

Peta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paliba, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Peta is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Peta is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peta

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

Health Facilities in Peta

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

FAQs about Peta