Panigengutia - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Panigengutia is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Renthapat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panigengutia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panigengutia is 402304. The village covers a total geographical area of 531 hectares and falls under the 759019 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Panigengutia 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 Panigengutia

According to the 2011 Census, Panigengutia village had a total population of 1,269 people, including 602 males and 667 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.93%, with male literacy at 86.56% and female literacy at 64.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Panigengutia

Panigengutia 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 Panigengutia

Panigengutia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Panigengutia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Panigengutia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panigengutia

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

Health Facilities in Panigengutia

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

FAQs about Panigengutia