Paikasta

Paikasta is a village located in Soro tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Soro (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Gopalpur is the gram panchayat of Paikasta village.

Here you can discover what makes Paikasta unique in its vibrant Soro-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Paikasta’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Paikasta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paikasta is 393906. The village spans a total geographical area of 193 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756044. Baleshwar is nearest town to Paikasta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Paikasta village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Soro Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paikasta

Population of Paikasta

According to the 2011 Census, Paikasta has a total population of about 1,465, with approximately 736 males and 729 females. The sex ratio is around 990 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 158 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 152 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 20. The overall literacy rate is approximately 82.32%, with male literacy at about 85.05% and female literacy near 79.56%. There are around 305 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paikasta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paikasta

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Paikasta. As per the 2011 stats, Paikasta had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Paikasta

Knowing the nearby villages of Paikasta helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Paikasta.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paikasta