Pahadpur - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Pahadpur is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Tarana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pahadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahadpur is 387611. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Pahadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Pahadpur village had a total population of 373 people, including 190 males and 183 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.74%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 47.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahadpur

Pahadpur 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 Pahadpur

Pahadpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Pahadpur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pahadpur is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahadpur

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

Health Facilities in Pahadpur

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

FAQs about Pahadpur