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

As per Census 2011, Paidapattana village has a total population of 815 people, consisting of 394 males and 421 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 454 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 307 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Paidapattana