Panchama - Narsinghpur, Cuttack

Panchama is a village situated in the Narsinghpur tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 95 km from Narasinghpur and around 150 km from Cuttack. Kamaladiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchama is 398441. The village covers a total geographical area of 903 hectares and falls under the 754032 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Panchama

As per Census 2011, Panchama village has a total population of 1,038 people, consisting of 547 males and 491 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 720 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 512 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panchama are given below:

Nearby Villages of Panchama

Panchama 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 Panchama

Panchama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Panchama is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Panchama is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchama

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

Health Facilities in Panchama

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

FAQs about Panchama