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

According to the 2011 Census, Pedagadi village had a total population of 2,506 people, including 1,244 males and 1,262 females, living in 617 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.21%, with male literacy at 87.44% and female literacy at 75.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 541.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pedagadi