Paikkendumundi - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Paikkendumundi is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 75 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Paikkandmundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikkendumundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikkendumundi is 424208. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Paikkendumundi 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 Paikkendumundi

According to the 2011 Census, Paikkendumundi village had a total population of 531 people, including 249 males and 282 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.25%, with male literacy at 67.12% and female literacy at 30.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikkendumundi

Paikkendumundi 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 Paikkendumundi

Paikkendumundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Paikkendumundi is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Paikkendumundi is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikkendumundi

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

Health Facilities in Paikkendumundi

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

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