Pamada - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Pamada is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Majhiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pamada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pamada is 425641. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Pamada

As per Census 2011, Pamada village has a total population of 232 people, consisting of 110 males and 122 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 218 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population232110122
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361917
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)218103115
Literate Population27225
Illiterate Population20588117

Nearby Villages of Pamada

Pamada 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)
PipalgudaNorth1.22 km
RaghunathpurSouth-West1.23 km
MajhigudaWest1.44 km
Kotalpadu (koterpar)South1.61 km
BadanaikgudaWest2.06 km
RakhalgudaNorth2.36 km
MimajhollaSouth-West2.43 km
MandipadarEast2.82 km
KhatipadaWest2.87 km
DulunigudaNorth-West3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pamada

Pamada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pamada is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pamada is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pamada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pamada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pamada 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 Pamada

Where is Pamada located?

Pamada village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pamada?

The Gram Panchayat of Pamada is Majhiguda.

What is the pincode of Pamada?

The pincode of Pamada is 765017.

What is the population of Pamada?

Pamada has a total population of 232, including 110 males and 122 females.

How many households are there in Pamada?

There are 63 households in Pamada.

What is the literacy rate in Pamada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pamada is 11.64%. Male literacy is 20.00% and female literacy is 4.10%.