Tedda - Pottangi, Koraput

Tedda is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Petteru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tedda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tedda is 430095. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Tedda

According to the 2011 Census, Tedda village had a total population of 495 people, including 234 males and 261 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.43%, with male literacy at 32.64% and female literacy at 11.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Tedda

Tedda 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 Tedda

Public transport in the Tedda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Tedda is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Tedda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tedda

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

Health Facilities in Tedda

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

FAQs about Tedda