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

As per Census 2011, Palikateni village has a total population of 554 people, consisting of 232 males and 322 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,387 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 431 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 342 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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