Paikamadhakhalo - Muniguda, Rayagada

Paikamadhakhalo is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 98 km from Ambadala and around 78 km from Rayagada . Augulo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikamadhakhalo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikamadhakhalo is 424848. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Paikamadhakhalo

According to the 2011 Census, Paikamadhakhalo village had a total population of 124 people, including 64 males and 60 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.85%, with male literacy at 35.85% and female literacy at 21.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikamadhakhalo

Paikamadhakhalo 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 Paikamadhakhalo

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Paikamadhakhalo. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Paikamadhakhalo is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Paikamadhakhalo is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikamadhakhalo

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

Health Facilities in Paikamadhakhalo

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

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