Pechadar - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Pechadar is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Badampahar and around 112 km from Baripada. Jhipabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pechadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pechadar is 388379. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 757047 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pechadar

According to the 2011 Census, Pechadar village had a total population of 240 people, including 122 males and 118 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.63%, with male literacy at 59.05% and female literacy at 31.68%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Pechadar

Pechadar 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 Pechadar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pechadar. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Pechadar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pechadar is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pechadar

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

Health Facilities in Pechadar

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

FAQs about Pechadar