Paikamala - Banki, Cuttack
Paikamala is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Ostia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikamala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikamala is 398887. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 754029 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Paikamala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Banki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Paikamala
Paikamala is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Paikamala
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Paikamala.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Paikamala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Paikamala is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Paikamala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paikamala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Paikamala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paikamala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Paikamala
Where is Paikamala located?
Paikamala village is located in Banki Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Paikamala?
The Gram Panchayat of Paikamala is Ostia.
What is the pincode of Paikamala?
The pincode of Paikamala is 754029.