Paikapada - Pipili, Puri

Paikapada is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikapada is 408802. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Paikapada

According to the 2011 Census, Paikapada village had a total population of 516 people, including 251 males and 265 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.52%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 75.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikapada

Paikapada 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 Paikapada

Paikapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jenapur Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Paikapada is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Paikapada is about 32 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 Paikapada

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

Health Facilities in Paikapada

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

FAQs about Paikapada