Paikamal - Paikmal, Bargarh

Paikamal is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Paikamal and around 168 km from Bargarh. Paikmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikamal is 379764. The village covers a total geographical area of 356 hectares and falls under the 768039 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Paikamal

According to the 2011 Census, Paikamal village had a total population of 4,500 people, including 2,298 males and 2,202 females, living in 1,089 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.44%, with male literacy at 87.39% and female literacy at 71.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 661, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 326.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikamal

Paikamal 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 Paikamal

Paikamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Paikamal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Paikamal is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikamal

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

Health Facilities in Paikamal

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

FAQs about Paikamal