Pangedikua - Padmapur, Rayagada

Pangedikua is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pangedikua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangedikua is 427060. The village covers a total geographical area of 1159 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Pangedikua 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 Pangedikua

As per Census 2011, Pangedikua village has a total population of 36 people, consisting of 17 males and 19 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,117 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10 literate and 26 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pangedikua are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pangedikua

Pangedikua 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 Pangedikua

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pangedikua. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Pangedikua is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pangedikua is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pangedikua

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

Health Facilities in Pangedikua

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

FAQs about Pangedikua