Panikeshar - Buguda, Ganjam

Panikeshar is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bhagabanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panikeshar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panikeshar is 410396. The village covers a total geographical area of 491 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Panikeshar

According to the 2011 Census, Panikeshar village had a total population of 1,866 people, including 956 males and 910 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.25%, with male literacy at 85.47% and female literacy at 60.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Panikeshar

Panikeshar 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 Panikeshar

Panikeshar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Panikeshar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Panikeshar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panikeshar

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

Health Facilities in Panikeshar

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

FAQs about Panikeshar