Paikianara - Tigiria, Cuttack

Paikianara is a village situated in the Tigiria tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tigiria and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Puruna-tigiria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikianara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikianara is 399002. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 754030 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Paikianara 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 Paikianara

According to the 2011 Census, Paikianara village had a total population of 1,842 people, including 961 males and 881 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.95%, with male literacy at 95.43% and female literacy at 81.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikianara

Paikianara 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 Paikianara

Paikianara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Paikianara is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Paikianara is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikianara

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

Health Facilities in Paikianara

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

FAQs about Paikianara