Paikhola - Belonia, South Tripura

Paikhola is a village situated in the Belonia subdivision of South Tripura district, Tripura. It is located approximately 19 km from Rajnagar and around 61 km from Udaipur. Chittamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikhola is 272278. The village covers a total geographical area of 897 hectares and falls under the 799125 pincode. Belonia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Paikhola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Belonia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura West Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paikhola

According to the 2011 Census, Paikhola village had a total population of 3,920 people, including 2,012 males and 1,908 females, living in 1,014 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.41%, with male literacy at 92.03% and female literacy at 82.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 575, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,027.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikhola

Paikhola 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 Paikhola

Public transport in the Paikhola is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Agartala, while the nearest airport is Agartala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belonia to Paikhola is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Paikhola is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikhola

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

Health Facilities in Paikhola

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

FAQs about Paikhola