Prachandapur - Bhuban, Dhenkanal
Prachandapur is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kanapal(mahulpal) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prachandapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Prachandapur is 402624. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Prachandapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Prachandapur
Prachandapur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Brahmapur | North-East | 1.02 km |
| Purastampur | North-West | 1.46 km |
| Chitalpur | South | 1.62 km |
| Ekatali(ka) | North-East | 1.77 km |
| Kanapalsamilmahulpal | East | 1.80 km |
| Rodanga | North | 1.84 km |
| Lankabeherakateni | North | 2.02 km |
| Mandar Alias Samantsingarpur | South-West | 2.34 km |
| Routrapur | North | 2.40 km |
| Purusotampur | South | 2.41 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Prachandapur
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Prachandapur. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Prachandapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Prachandapur is about 37 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 Prachandapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Prachandapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Prachandapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Prachandapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Prachandapur
Where is Prachandapur located?
Prachandapur village is located in Bhuban Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Prachandapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Prachandapur is Kanapal(mahulpal).
What is the pincode of Prachandapur?
The pincode of Prachandapur is 759017.