Pangakatra - Mohana, Gajapati

Pangakatra is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Adva and around 136 km from Paralakhemundi. Dambaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pangakatra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangakatra is 413562. The village covers a total geographical area of 12 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

Pangakatra 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 Pangakatra

As per Census 2011, Pangakatra village has a total population of 20 people, consisting of 7 males and 13 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 1,857 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 18 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pangakatra

Pangakatra 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 Pangakatra

Pangakatra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Pangakatra is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pangakatra is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pangakatra

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

Health Facilities in Pangakatra

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

FAQs about Pangakatra