Panaguda - Mohana, Gajapati

Panaguda is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Juba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panaguda is 413905. The village covers a total geographical area of 28 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Panaguda

As per Census 2011, Panaguda village has a total population of 348 people, consisting of 166 males and 182 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 199 literate and 149 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Panaguda

Panaguda 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 Panaguda

Panaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Panaguda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Panaguda is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panaguda

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

Health Facilities in Panaguda

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

FAQs about Panaguda