Jigidi Padar - Padmapur, Rayagada

Jigidi Padar is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Likitipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigidi Padar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigidi Padar is 427101. The village covers a total geographical area of 1220 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Jigidi Padar

According to the 2011 Census, Jigidi Padar village had a total population of 183 people, including 88 males and 95 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.72%, with male literacy at 31.25% and female literacy at 10.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigidi Padar

Jigidi Padar 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 Jigidi Padar

Jigidi Padar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Jigidi Padar is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Jigidi Padar is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jigidi Padar

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

Health Facilities in Jigidi Padar

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

FAQs about Jigidi Padar