Likiti Padar - Padmapur, Rayagada

Likiti Padar is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Likitipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Likiti Padar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Likiti Padar is 427102. The village covers a total geographical area of 654 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Likiti 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 Likiti Padar

As per Census 2011, Likiti Padar village has a total population of 653 people, consisting of 316 males and 337 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 172 literate and 481 illiterate residents. Additionally, 606 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Likiti Padar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Likiti Padar

Likiti 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 Likiti Padar

Likiti 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 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Likiti Padar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Likiti Padar is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Likiti Padar

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

Health Facilities in Likiti 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 Likiti Padar village are given below:

FAQs about Likiti Padar