Parikhati - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Parikhati is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Gunupur and around 40 km from Rayagada . Parikhiti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parikhati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parikhati is 426687. The village covers a total geographical area of 1414 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Parikhati

As per Census 2011, Parikhati village has a total population of 751 people, consisting of 308 males and 443 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 1,438 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 316 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 691 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parikhati

Parikhati 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 Parikhati

Parikhati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Parikhati is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Parikhati is about 40 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 Parikhati

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

Health Facilities in Parikhati

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

FAQs about Parikhati