Paikasta - Bahanaga, Balasore

Paikasta is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Soro and around 25 km from Baleshwar. Gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikasta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikasta is 393906. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Paikasta

According to the 2011 Census, Paikasta village had a total population of 1,465 people, including 736 males and 729 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.27%, with male literacy at 96.16% and female literacy at 88.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikasta

Paikasta 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 Paikasta

Paikasta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Paikasta is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Paikasta is about 25 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 Paikasta

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

Health Facilities in Paikasta

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

FAQs about Paikasta