Paikbahal - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Paikbahal is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Khaliabhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikbahal is 424186. The village covers a total geographical area of 367 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Paikbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Paikbahal village had a total population of 878 people, including 428 males and 450 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.30%, with male literacy at 63.09% and female literacy at 44.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 687.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikbahal

Paikbahal 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 Paikbahal

Paikbahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Paikbahal is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Paikbahal is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikbahal

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

Health Facilities in Paikbahal

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

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