Pendapaska - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Pendapaska is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sikarpai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pendapaska village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendapaska is 425692. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Pendapaska 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 Pendapaska

According to the 2011 Census, Pendapaska village had a total population of 204 people, including 96 males and 108 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 10.43%, with male literacy at 16.67% and female literacy at 4.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Pendapaska

Pendapaska 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 Pendapaska

Pendapaska is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhalumaska, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pendapaska is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pendapaska is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pendapaska

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

Health Facilities in Pendapaska

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

FAQs about Pendapaska