Paidapattana - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Paidapattana is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Ghatgaon and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Paidapatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paidapattana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paidapattana is 386657. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Paidapattana

According to the 2011 Census, Paidapattana village had a total population of 815 people, including 394 males and 421 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.79%, with male literacy at 73.56% and female literacy at 52.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 307.

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

Nearby Villages of Paidapattana

Paidapattana 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 Paidapattana

Public transport in the Paidapattana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Paidapattana is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Paidapattana is about 40 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 Paidapattana

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

Health Facilities in Paidapattana

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

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