Paikajaganathpur - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Paikajaganathpur is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Patapur and around 68 km from Chatrapur. Ramachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikajaganathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikajaganathpur is 412375. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Paikajaganathpur

As per Census 2011, Paikajaganathpur village has a total population of 1,280 people, consisting of 589 males and 691 females. The village has 271 households and a sex ratio of 1,173 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 640 literate and 640 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikajaganathpur

Paikajaganathpur 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 Paikajaganathpur

Public transport in the Paikajaganathpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Paikajaganathpur is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Paikajaganathpur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikajaganathpur

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

Health Facilities in Paikajaganathpur

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

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