Pithakhia - Athgarh, Cuttack

Pithakhia is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Gurudijhatia and around 30 km from Cuttack. Gurudijhatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pithakhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pithakhia is 399182. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pithakhia

According to the 2011 Census, Pithakhia village had a total population of 445 people, including 222 males and 223 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.83%, with male literacy at 95.05% and female literacy at 82.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Pithakhia

Pithakhia 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 Pithakhia

Pithakhia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garudijhatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Pithakhia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Pithakhia is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pithakhia

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

Health Facilities in Pithakhia

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

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