Pedipadar - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Pedipadar is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Dhamunipanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedipadar is 425545. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Pedipadar 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 Pedipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Pedipadar village had a total population of 312 people, including 129 males and 183 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,419 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.84%, with male literacy at 43.14% and female literacy at 17.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedipadar

Pedipadar 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 Pedipadar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pedipadar. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pedipadar is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pedipadar is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedipadar

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

Health Facilities in Pedipadar

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

FAQs about Pedipadar