Paikakatara - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Paikakatara is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Paparahandi and around 28 km from Nabarangapur . Semala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikakatara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikakatara is 427725. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Paikakatara

As per Census 2011, Paikakatara village has a total population of 550 people, consisting of 275 males and 275 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 242 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 263 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikakatara

Paikakatara 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 Paikakatara

Paikakatara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Paikakatara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Paikakatara is about 28 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 Paikakatara

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

Health Facilities in Paikakatara

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

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