Parikusamandal - Kishannagar, Cuttack

Parikusamandal is a village situated in the Kishannagar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kishannagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Babujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parikusamandal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parikusamandal is 399989. The village covers a total geographical area of 32 hectares and falls under the 754134 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Parikusamandal

As per Census 2011, Parikusamandal village has a total population of 75 people, consisting of 31 males and 44 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,419 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 55 literate and 20 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Parikusamandal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population753144
Child Population (0–6 yrs)624
Literate Population552530
Illiterate Population20614

Nearby Villages of Parikusamandal

Parikusamandal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BabujangaSouth-West1.13 km
JhadeswarpurNorth1.44 km
DulupurSouth-East1.60 km
BodhaganSouth1.66 km
CharirakabaNorth-West2.16 km
OrikantaEast2.26 km
SahaspurSouth-East2.39 km
MangalapurNorth2.40 km
NagaspurNorth-West2.44 km
BarimulaSouth2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parikusamandal

Parikusamandal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Parikusamandal is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parikusamandal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Parikusamandal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Parikusamandal

Where is Parikusamandal located?

Parikusamandal village is located in Kishannagar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parikusamandal?

The Gram Panchayat of Parikusamandal is Babujanga.

What is the pincode of Parikusamandal?

The pincode of Parikusamandal is 754134.

What is the population of Parikusamandal?

Parikusamandal has a total population of 75, including 31 males and 44 females.

How many households are there in Parikusamandal?

There are 15 households in Parikusamandal.

What is the literacy rate in Parikusamandal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parikusamandal is 73.33%. Male literacy is 80.65% and female literacy is 68.18%.