Paika

Paika is a village located in Taldangra subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.1km away from sub-district headquarter Taldangra. Bankura is the district headquarter of Paika village. As per 2009 stats, Khalgram is the gram panchayat of Paika village.

Here you can discover what makes Paika unique in its vibrant Taldangra-Bankura region. You’ll see Paika’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Paika

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paika is 328610. The village spans a total geographical area of 110.24 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722152. Bankura is nearest town to Paika village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Paika village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Paika

Population of Paika

According to the 2011 Census, Paika has a total population of about 545, with approximately 288 males and 257 females. The sex ratio is around 892 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.82%, with male literacy at about 92.01% and female literacy near 66.15%. There are around 114 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paika's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paika

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Paika. As per the 2011 stats, Paika had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Paika

Knowing the nearby villages of Paika helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Paika.

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