Palikateni - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Palikateni is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bankual serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palikateni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palikateni is 402411. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Palikateni

According to the 2011 Census, Palikateni village had a total population of 554 people, including 232 males and 322 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,388 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.14%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 83.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 342.

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

Nearby Villages of Palikateni

Palikateni 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 Palikateni

Palikateni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Palikateni is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Palikateni is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palikateni

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

Health Facilities in Palikateni

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

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