Paikpali - Ulunda, Sonepur

Paikpali is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Biramaharajpur and around 12 km from Subarnapur. Mahada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikpali is 419386. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Paikpali

As per Census 2011, Paikpali village has a total population of 301 people, consisting of 147 males and 154 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 192 literate and 109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikpali

Paikpali 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 Paikpali

Public transport in the Paikpali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Paikpali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Paikpali is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikpali

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

Health Facilities in Paikpali

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

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