Pedagadi

Pedagadi is a village located in Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Kaptipada (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Pedagadi village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Pedagadi unique in its vibrant Kaptipada-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Pedagadi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pedagadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pedagadi is 391175. The village spans a total geographical area of 232 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757040. Udala is nearest town to Pedagadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pedagadi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Udala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pedagadi

Population of Pedagadi

According to the 2011 Census, Pedagadi has a total population of about 2,506, with approximately 1,244 males and 1,262 females. The sex ratio is around 1014 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 255 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 518 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 541. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.94%, with male literacy at about 77.81% and female literacy near 68.15%. There are around 617 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pedagadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pedagadi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pedagadi. As per the 2011 stats, Pedagadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pedagadi

Knowing the nearby villages of Pedagadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pedagadi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pedagadi