Panighara

Panighara is a village located in Harbhanga tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 50km away from sub-district headquarter Harbhanga (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Sankulei is the gram panchayat of Panighara village.

Here you can discover what makes Panighara unique in its vibrant Harbhanga-Baudh region. You’ll see Panighara’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 Panighara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panighara is 418721. The village spans a total geographical area of 274 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762020. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Panighara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 65km away.

When it comes to local governance, Panighara 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 Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Panighara

Population of Panighara

According to the 2011 Census, Panighara has a total population of about 352, with approximately 181 males and 171 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 251 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.05%, with male literacy at about 80.11% and female literacy near 53.22%. There are around 88 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Panighara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Panighara

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

Nearby Villages of Panighara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Panighara