Paikapada Village Overview
Paikapada is a village in Chamakhandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It lies about 12 km from Chamakhandi tehsil headquarters and around 12 km from Chatrapur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kalipalli is the Gram Panchayat for Paikapada village.
The sections below provide essential information about Paikapada village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikapada is 412153. The village covers a geographical area of 372 hectares and has a pincode of 761020. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Paikapada
Population & Demographics of Paikapada
This section provides population and demographic details of Paikapada village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,422 | 709 | 713 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 166 | 86 | 80 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 439 | 206 | 233 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 949 | 532 | 417 |
| Illiterate Population | 473 | 177 | 296 |
Key population details of Paikapada village are given below:
- Paikapada village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,422, including approximately 709 males and 713 females, with a sex ratio of 1005 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 439 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Paikapada village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.74%.
- There are around 327 households in Paikapada village.
Transport & Connectivity of Paikapada
Transport facilities help residents of Paikapada village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Paikapada
The following villages are located close to Paikapada and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paikapada
- Where is Paikapada located?
- Paikapada village is located in Chamakhandi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Paikapada?
- The Gram Panchayat of Paikapada is Kalipalli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Paikapada?
- The pincode of Paikapada is 761020.
- What is the population of Paikapada?
- Paikapada has a total population of 1,422, including 709 males and 713 females.
- How many households are there in Paikapada?
- There are 327 households in Paikapada.
- What is the literacy rate in Paikapada?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paikapada is 66.74%. Male literacy is 75.04% and female literacy is 58.49%.