Paikarapalli - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Paikarapalli is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Alladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikarapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikarapalli is 410528. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paikarapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Paikarapalli village had a total population of 798 people, including 414 males and 384 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.10%, with male literacy at 91.18% and female literacy at 80.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikarapalli

Paikarapalli 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 Paikarapalli

Paikarapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Paikarapalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Paikarapalli is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikarapalli

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

Health Facilities in Paikarapalli

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

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