Papayapeta - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Papayapeta is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Kashinagara and around 25 km from Paralakhemundi. Siali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Papayapeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papayapeta is 414537. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Papayapeta

As per Census 2011, Papayapeta village has a total population of 383 people, consisting of 192 males and 191 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 40 literate and 343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 383 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Papayapeta

Papayapeta 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 Papayapeta

Papayapeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kashinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Papayapeta is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Papayapeta is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Papayapeta

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

Health Facilities in Papayapeta

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

FAQs about Papayapeta