Pidia - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Pidia is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Polama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pidia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pidia is 425653. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Pidia 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 Pidia

According to the 2011 Census, Pidia village had a total population of 362 people, including 165 males and 197 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,194 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.82%, with male literacy at 33.08% and female literacy at 11.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Pidia

Pidia 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 Pidia

Pidia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pidia is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pidia is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pidia

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

Health Facilities in Pidia

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

FAQs about Pidia