Paridi - Gunupur, Rayagada

Paridi is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Morama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paridi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paridi is 426837. The village covers a total geographical area of 660 hectares and falls under the 765023 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Paridi

As per Census 2011, Paridi village has a total population of 779 people, consisting of 373 males and 406 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 55 literate and 724 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 698 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paridi

Paridi 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 Paridi

Paridi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bansadhara Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Paridi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Paridi is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paridi

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

Health Facilities in Paridi

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

FAQs about Paridi