Panchakahania - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Panchakahania is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchakahania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchakahania is 403298. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Panchakahania village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Panchakahania

As per Census 2011, Panchakahania village has a total population of 257 people, consisting of 135 males and 122 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 192 literate and 65 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchakahania

Panchakahania 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 Panchakahania

Panchakahania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Panchakahania is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchakahania

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

Health Facilities in Panchakahania

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

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