Paikapanthikhari - Odagaon, Nayagarh

Paikapanthikhari is a village situated in the Odagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Odagaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Ranganipatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikapanthikhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikapanthikhari is 406549. The village covers a total geographical area of 36 hectares and falls under the 752081 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Paikapanthikhari

As per Census 2011, Paikapanthikhari village has a total population of 257 people, consisting of 141 males and 116 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 822 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 177 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikapanthikhari

Paikapanthikhari 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 Paikapanthikhari

Paikapanthikhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Paikapanthikhari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikapanthikhari

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

Health Facilities in Paikapanthikhari

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

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