Paikasahi - Bolagad, Khordha

Paikasahi is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bolagad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kalanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikasahi is 407018. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 752066 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Paikasahi

As per Census 2011, Paikasahi village has a total population of 355 people, consisting of 195 males and 160 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 820 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 269 literate and 86 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikasahi

Paikasahi 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 Paikasahi

Paikasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Paikasahi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Paikasahi 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 Paikasahi

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

Health Facilities in Paikasahi

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

FAQs about Paikasahi