Pedagadi - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Pedagadi is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Pedagadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedagadi is 391175. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 757040 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pedagadi

As per Census 2011, Pedagadi village has a total population of 2,506 people, consisting of 1,244 males and 1,262 females. The village has 617 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,828 literate and 678 illiterate residents. Additionally, 518 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 541 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pedagadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5061,2441,262
Child Population (0–6 yrs)255137118
Scheduled Castes (SC)518250268
Scheduled Tribes (ST)541241300
Literate Population1,828968860
Illiterate Population678276402

Nearby Villages of Pedagadi

Pedagadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhinkapadaSouth-East1.55 km
GohiraWest1.57 km
JaradaEast1.81 km
BaniaganSouth1.83 km
NabaraNorth-East2.04 km
KuagathanaSouth-West2.07 km
NuaganNorth-West2.35 km
NodhadihaWest2.47 km
JaldaNorth-East2.58 km
SansimiliaSouth2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pedagadi

Pedagadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Pedagadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pedagadi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedagadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pedagadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pedagadi

Where is Pedagadi located?

Pedagadi village is located in Kaptipada Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pedagadi?

Pedagadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pedagadi?

The pincode of Pedagadi is 757040.

What is the population of Pedagadi?

Pedagadi has a total population of 2,506, including 1,244 males and 1,262 females.

How many households are there in Pedagadi?

There are 617 households in Pedagadi.

What is the literacy rate in Pedagadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pedagadi is 72.94%. Male literacy is 77.81% and female literacy is 68.15%.