Pakatamunda - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Pakatamunda is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Parajang and around 80 km from Dhenkanal. Bam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakatamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakatamunda is 402218. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Pakatamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Pakatamunda village had a total population of 496 people, including 249 males and 247 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.06%, with male literacy at 69.55% and female literacy at 60.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 277.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pakatamunda

Pakatamunda 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 Pakatamunda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pakatamunda. The nearest railway station is Talcher Thermal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Pakatamunda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Pakatamunda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakatamunda

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

Health Facilities in Pakatamunda

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

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