Panchurukhi - Basta, Balasore

Panchurukhi is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Basta and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Kulida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchurukhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchurukhi is 392335. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Panchurukhi

According to the 2011 Census, Panchurukhi village had a total population of 538 people, including 274 males and 264 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.63%, with male literacy at 99.18% and female literacy at 93.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchurukhi

Panchurukhi 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 Panchurukhi

Panchurukhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Panchurukhi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Panchurukhi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchurukhi

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

Health Facilities in Panchurukhi

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

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