Paikasta - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Paikasta is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Agapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikasta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikasta is 397248. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Paikasta

According to the 2011 Census, Paikasta village had a total population of 1,152 people, including 581 males and 571 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.35%, with male literacy at 94.72% and female literacy at 83.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikasta

Paikasta 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 Paikasta

Public transport in the Paikasta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Paikasta is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Paikasta is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikasta

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

Health Facilities in Paikasta

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

FAQs about Paikasta