Pailo - Marsaghai, Kendrapara

Pailo is a village situated in the Marsaghai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Patkura and around 25 km from Kendrapara . Antei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pailo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pailo is 396872. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 754160 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pailo

According to the 2011 Census, Pailo village had a total population of 1,759 people, including 942 males and 817 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.25%, with male literacy at 89.88% and female literacy at 80.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 601, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Pailo

Pailo 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 Pailo

Pailo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Pailo is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Pailo is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pailo

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

Health Facilities in Pailo

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

FAQs about Pailo