Paikin - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Paikin is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Baramkela and around 62 km from Raigarh. Dhanigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikin is 435711. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.74 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Paikin

According to the 2011 Census, Paikin village had a total population of 461 people, including 203 males and 258 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,271 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.25%, with male literacy at 77.78% and female literacy at 65.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikin

Paikin 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 Paikin

Paikin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Paikin is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Paikin is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikin

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

Health Facilities in Paikin

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

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