Pilikia - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Pilikia is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Pilikia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilikia is 423718. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Pilikia

As per Census 2011, Pilikia village has a total population of 1,271 people, consisting of 649 males and 622 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 732 literate and 539 illiterate residents. Additionally, 446 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilikia

Pilikia 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 Pilikia

Pilikia 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 Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pilikia is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilikia

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

Health Facilities in Pilikia

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

FAQs about Pilikia