Paidmala - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Paidmala is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Narala and around 35 km from Bhawanipatna. Gobardhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paidmala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paidmala is 422846. The village covers a total geographical area of 302 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Paidmala 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 Paidmala

According to the 2011 Census, Paidmala village had a total population of 838 people, including 429 males and 409 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.44%, with male literacy at 80.28% and female literacy at 56.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 186.

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

Nearby Villages of Paidmala

Paidmala 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 Paidmala

Paidmala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Paidmala is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Paidmala is about 35 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 Paidmala

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

Health Facilities in Paidmala

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

FAQs about Paidmala