Pilikabitra - Pottangi, Koraput

Pilikabitra is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ralegada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilikabitra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilikabitra is 430032. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Pilikabitra 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 Pilikabitra

According to the 2011 Census, Pilikabitra village had a total population of 230 people, including 120 males and 110 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 2.91%, with male literacy at 5.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilikabitra

Pilikabitra 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 Pilikabitra

Pilikabitra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Pilikabitra is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Pilikabitra is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilikabitra

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

Health Facilities in Pilikabitra

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

FAQs about Pilikabitra