Panchagan - Tigiria, Cuttack

Panchagan is a village situated in the Tigiria tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tigiria and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Panchagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchagan is 398985. The village covers a total geographical area of 677 hectares and falls under the 754030 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Panchagan

As per Census 2011, Panchagan village has a total population of 5,199 people, consisting of 2,720 males and 2,479 females. The village has 1,111 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 583 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,692 literate and 1,507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 949 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 282 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchagan

Panchagan 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 Panchagan

Panchagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Panchagan is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Panchagan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchagan

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

Health Facilities in Panchagan

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

FAQs about Panchagan