Paikana

Paikana is a village located in Kishannagar tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Kishannagar (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Bodhapur is the gram panchayat of Paikana village.

Here you can discover what makes Paikana unique in its vibrant Kishannagar-Cuttack region. You’ll see Paikana’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 Paikana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paikana is 399967. The village spans a total geographical area of 73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754130. Cuttack is nearest town to Paikana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Paikana 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 Cuttack sadar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paikana

Population of Paikana

According to the 2011 Census, Paikana has a total population of about 1,048, with approximately 552 males and 496 females. The sex ratio is around 898 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 475 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.91%, with male literacy at about 84.06% and female literacy near 68.95%. There are around 226 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paikana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paikana

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

Nearby Villages of Paikana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Paikana