Paikpara Village - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Paikpara is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Antarjhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikpara is 445980. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.6 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Paikpara

As per Census 2011, Paikpara village has a total population of 282 people, consisting of 139 males and 143 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 204 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikpara

Paikpara 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 Paikpara

Paikpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Paikpara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Paikpara is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikpara

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

Health Facilities in Paikpara

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

FAQs about Paikpara