Paikaranipinda - Muniguda, Rayagada

Paikaranipinda is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Ambadala and around 87 km from Rayagada . Paikaranipinda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikaranipinda is 424711. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Paikaranipinda 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 Paikaranipinda

As per Census 2011, Paikaranipinda village has a total population of 314 people, consisting of 147 males and 167 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 144 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikaranipinda

Paikaranipinda 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 Paikaranipinda

Paikaranipinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Paikaranipinda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Paikaranipinda is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikaranipinda

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

Health Facilities in Paikaranipinda

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

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