Indian Village Directory

Paikakatara Village

Paikakatara is an inhabited village in Paparahandi Tahasil of Nabarangapur district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 427725, the Census 2011 record lists 550 people in 138 households and the reported area is 173 hectares. The local references include Samela Gram Panchayat, Paparahandi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Papadahandi at about 16 km.

In short:

Paikakatara is a village in Paparahandi Tahasil, Nabarangapur district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 427725 and 550 people in 138 households.

Village Code427725
Population550
Households138
Area173 hectares
Nearest TownPapadahandi

Detailed village profile

Paikakatara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 550 people, 173 hectares of reported area and Papadahandi as the nearest town reference for Paikakatara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Nabarangapur
Tahasil Paparahandi
CD Block Paparahandi
Gram Panchayat Samela
  • Paikakatara falls under Paparahandi Tahasil in Nabarangapur district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 427725.
  • The record lists 550 people living in 138 households.
  • The reported village area is 173 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Papadahandi.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Paikakatara
Census Village Code
427725
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Nabarangapur
District Census Code
397
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Paparahandi
Sub-district Census Code
03193
CD Block
Paparahandi
Gram Panchayat
Samela
Households
138
Population
550
Male Population
275
Female Population
275
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
173 hectares
Area
1.73 sq km
Nearest Town
Papadahandi
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
764075
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 317.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.99 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 47.82% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Paikakatara in the official administrative record. Census village code 427725, Samela Gram Panchayat and Paparahandi CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
397
Sub-district Census Code
03193
Village Census Code
427725
CD Block Code
0289
Gram Panchayat Code
4
CD Block Name
Paparahandi
Gram Panchayat Name
Samela

Location and Distance

Papadahandi is the nearest town listed for Paikakatara, about 16 km away. Nabarangapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Paparahandi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Nabarangapur
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Papadahandi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Papadahandi
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Papadahandi
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
173 hectares
Area
1.73 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 550 people in 138 households, with 275 male residents and 275 female residents. The average household size is 3.99, and SC share is 16% and ST share is 47.82% for Paikakatara. Population density works out to about 317.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
138
Total Population
550
Male Population
275
Female Population
275
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
3.99
SC Population
88
SC Male Population
41
SC Female Population
47
SC Population Share
16
ST Population
263
ST Male Population
133
ST Female Population
130
ST Population Share
47.82
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Paikakatara list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Paikakatara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.32 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Paikakatara include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Paikakatara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Paikakatara is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Paikakatara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables and net sown area is 116.99 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Forest Area In Hectares
27.75 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.88
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7.58 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.48 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
116.99
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
116.99 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Paikakatara village located?

Paikakatara is in Paparahandi Tahasil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Paikakatara village in?

Paikakatara village is in Nabarangapur district.

Which state is Paikakatara village in?

Paikakatara village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Paikakatara under?

Paikakatara comes under Paparahandi Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Paikakatara?

The Census village code of Paikakatara is 427725.

Which Gram Panchayat is Paikakatara under?

Paikakatara is listed under Samela Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Paparahandi.

What is the population of Paikakatara village?

The village record lists 550 people and 138 households for Paikakatara.

How many households are in Paikakatara village?

The village record lists 138 households for Paikakatara.

What is the male and female population of Paikakatara?

The record lists 275 male residents and 275 female residents for Paikakatara.

What is the sex ratio of Paikakatara village?

The sex ratio of Paikakatara is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Paikakatara village?

The reported geographical area of Paikakatara is 173 hectares.

What is the population density of Paikakatara village?

The approximate population density of Paikakatara is 317.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Paikakatara?

The nearest town listed for Paikakatara is Papadahandi, about 16 km away.

How far is Paikakatara from the district headquarters?

Paikakatara is about 28 km from Nabarangapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Paikakatara from the sub-district headquarters?

Paikakatara is about 16 km from Paparahandi, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Paikakatara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Paikakatara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Paikakatara?

For Paikakatara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables and net sown area is 116.99 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Paikakatara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.