Pitajodi - Kashipur, Rayagada

Pitajodi is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Tikiri and around 48 km from Rayagada . Tikiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitajodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitajodi is 426049. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Pitajodi

According to the 2011 Census, Pitajodi village had a total population of 494 people, including 225 males and 269 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,196 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.49%, with male literacy at 53.37% and female literacy at 19.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 454.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitajodi

Pitajodi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Pitajodi

Public transport in the Pitajodi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Pitajodi.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pitajodi is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pitajodi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitajodi

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

Health Facilities in Pitajodi

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

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