Paraskhandi village, Paikamal block | Pincode 768039

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Paraskhandi is a village in Paikamal mandal, Bargarh district, Odisha, with 463 residents across 109 households. The village has a literacy rate of 56.2% and is located at 20.928°N, 82.758°E with PIN code 768039.

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BANITA MAHANANDA

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LGD code: 379774
Pincode: 768039
Post office: Paikmal
Population: 463
Households: 109
Literacy rate: 56.2%
Sex ratio: 1194 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 324
Distance to district centre: 69 km
Distance to mandal centre: 24 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 327 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 597 km
Nearest railway station: Lakhna · 24 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 16 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Paraskhandi compares

By population, Paraskhandi ranks #74 of 104 villages in Paikamal mandal.

Literacy rate

56.2%

−1.4% vs mandal average

Paraskhandi: 56.2%
Paikamal mandal: 57.6%
Bargarh district: 66.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,194

+184 vs mandal average

Paraskhandi: 1,194
Paikamal mandal: 1,010

Household size

people per home

4.2

+0.1 vs mandal average

Paraskhandi: 4.2
Paikamal mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Paraskhandi at a glance

Paraskhandi is a village of 463 people in 109 households (Census 2011) in Paikamal block, Bargarh district, Odisha, the 74th-largest of 104 villages in Paikamal block. Literacy is 56%, 1 points below the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 1,194 women per 1,000 men. It lies 69 km from the Bargarh district centre, 24 km from Lakhna railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 768039, served by Paikmal post office; the LGD village code is 379774. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 16 km away. The sarpanch is BANITA MAHANANDA, and the village votes in Patnagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The population is estimated at 546 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Paraskhandi · this village	463	56%	—
Khaliamunda · Melchhamunda	963	64%	3.3 km SW
Gurunda · Bangomunda	947	50%	5.1 km SE
Gurunda · Purusottampur	183	41%	5.1 km SE
Gadgaon · Paikamal	558	63%	5.6 km S
Gadgaon · Tamnar	495	67%	5.6 km S
Bhubneshwarpur · Shankargarh	838	40%	5.4 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Paraskhandi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: PADMAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 42
Distance to district HQ (km): 128
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 42
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Chhetgaon
Total area (ha): 210
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 17.91

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Paraskhandi

LGD code: 379774
Pincode: 768039
Post office: Paikmal
Population (Census 2011): 463
Population (projected 2026): 546
Households: 109
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1194
Literacy rate: 56.2%
Coordinates: 20.92761°N, 82.75812°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Patnagarh
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BANITA MAHANANDA
Block / Mandal: Paikamal

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bargarh district level

Then & Now

Paraskhandi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

463

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

546

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

109

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Households · 2026

129

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 463Census 2011
Households: 109Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1194 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1292026 projection
Active job cards: 1,35,194MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 54,574MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 950NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bargarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bargarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bargarh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Paraskhandi · Paikamal mandal area

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Government Hospital, Dhandamunda
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Hospital
Feature Hospital
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Getting there

How to reach Paraskhandi

Mandal centre

Paikamal · ≈ 24 km

≈ 49 min by car · 59 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bargarh · ≈ 69 km

≈ 2 h 21 min by car · 2 h 48 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar327 kmcapital
Hyderabad597 km
Kolkata607 km
Chennai911 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLakhna24 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital16 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum26 km
CollegeK.V. Degree College, Kantabanji56 km
Police stationchuura police thana59 km

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September 2026

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Panchayat samiti member shot dead in Odisha's Bargarh

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People often ask about Paraskhandi

What is the pincode of Paraskhandi?

The pincode of Paraskhandi, Paikamal block, Bargarh district, Odisha is 768039. The post office is Paikmal.

Which post office delivers to Paraskhandi?

Mail for Paraskhandi is delivered through Paikmal post office, pincode 768039, in Paikamal block, Bargarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Paraskhandi located?

Paraskhandi is a village in Paikamal block of Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Paraskhandi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Paraskhandi village has a population of 463 across 109 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Paraskhandi?

The current sarpanch of Paraskhandi gram panchayat is BANITA MAHANANDA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paraskhandi in?

Paraskhandi falls under the Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paraskhandi in?

Paraskhandi falls under the Patnagarh assembly constituency (AC #67) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Paraskhandi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Paraskhandi village is 56.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Paraskhandi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Paraskhandi village is 1194 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Paraskhandi?

The nearest health facility to Paraskhandi is Government Hospital, Dhandamunda (~23.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paraskhandi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Paraskhandi, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Paraskhandi from Bargarh district centre?

Paraskhandi is approximately 69 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bargarh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Paraskhandi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paraskhandi village is 379774.

How big is Paraskhandi compared to other villages in Paikamal block?

Paraskhandi ranks 74 of 104 villages in Paikamal block by Census 2011 population (463 residents).

How far is Paraskhandi from Bhubaneswar?

Paraskhandi is about 327 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 425 km.

How far is Paraskhandi from Hyderabad?

Paraskhandi is about 597 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 776 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Paraskhandi?

Lakhna is the nearest railway station to Paraskhandi, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Paraskhandi?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Paraskhandi, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Paraskhandi?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Paraskhandi, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Who is the MLA of Paraskhandi?

Paraskhandi falls under Patnagarh assembly constituency (AC 67). The sitting MLA is Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo (BJP).

Who is the MP for Paraskhandi?

Paraskhandi is in Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo (BJP).

What is the population of Paraskhandi in 2026?

Paraskhandi is estimated at 546 people in 2026, up about 18% from 463 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Paraskhandi in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Paraskhandi in Bargarh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Paraskhandi?

BANITA MAHANANDA is the sarpanch of Paraskhandi gram panchayat, Paikamal block. See the sarpanch list of Paikamal block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)