Pikol

Pikol is a village located in Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Lakhanpur (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Lakhanpur is the gram panchayat of Pikol village.

Here you can discover what makes Pikol unique in its vibrant Lakhanpur-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Pikol’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pikol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pikol is 381011. The village spans a total geographical area of 1482 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768219. Belpahar is nearest town to Pikol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pikol village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pikol

Population of Pikol

According to the 2011 Census, Pikol has a total population of about 655, with approximately 334 males and 321 females. The sex ratio is around 961 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 77 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 426. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.98%, with male literacy at about 69.76% and female literacy near 53.89%. There are around 163 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pikol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pikol

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pikol. As per the 2011 stats, Pikol had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pikol

Knowing the nearby villages of Pikol helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pikol.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pikol