Paikathoba - Nandapur, Koraput

Paikathoba is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Thuba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikathoba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikathoba is 429922. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Paikathoba

According to the 2011 Census, Paikathoba village had a total population of 339 people, including 186 males and 153 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.90%, with male literacy at 95.27% and female literacy at 77.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikathoba

Paikathoba 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 Paikathoba

Paikathoba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Paikathoba is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Paikathoba is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikathoba

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

Health Facilities in Paikathoba

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

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