Padakapadu (A) - Rayagada
Padakapadu (A) is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Matikona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padakapadu (A) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Padakapadu (A) is 426295. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 765018 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Padakapadu (A) 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 Padakapadu (A)
As per Census 2011, Padakapadu (A) village has a total population of 110 people, consisting of 43 males and 67 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 1,558 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5 literate and 105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Padakapadu (A) are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 110 | 43 | 67 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 110 | 43 | 67 |
| Literate Population | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Illiterate Population | 105 | 39 | 66 |
Nearby Villages of Padakapadu (A)
Padakapadu (A) 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 Padakapadu (A)
Padakapadu (A) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Padakapadu (A) is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Padakapadu (A) is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Padakapadu (A)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Padakapadu (A) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Padakapadu (A)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Padakapadu (A) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Padakapadu (A)
Where is Padakapadu (A) located?
Padakapadu (A) village is located in Rayagada Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Padakapadu (A)?
The Gram Panchayat of Padakapadu (A) is Matikona.
What is the pincode of Padakapadu (A)?
The pincode of Padakapadu (A) is 765018.
What is the population of Padakapadu (A)?
Padakapadu (A) has a total population of 110, including 43 males and 67 females.
How many households are there in Padakapadu (A)?
There are 23 households in Padakapadu (A).
What is the literacy rate in Padakapadu (A)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padakapadu (A) is 4.55%. Male literacy is 9.30% and female literacy is 1.49%.