Pahadmadak - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Pahadmadak is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pahadmadak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahadmadak is 388885. The village covers a total geographical area of 401 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pahadmadak

According to the 2011 Census, Pahadmadak village had a total population of 705 people, including 341 males and 364 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.05%, with male literacy at 71.28% and female literacy at 42.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 552.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahadmadak

Pahadmadak 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 Pahadmadak

Public transport in the Pahadmadak is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Pahadmadak is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pahadmadak is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahadmadak

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

Health Facilities in Pahadmadak

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

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