Pankalabadi - Buguda, Ganjam

Pankalabadi is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Pangidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pankalabadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pankalabadi is 410417. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pankalabadi 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 Pankalabadi

As per Census 2011, Pankalabadi village has a total population of 1,436 people, consisting of 644 males and 792 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 1,229 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 979 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pankalabadi

Pankalabadi 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 Pankalabadi

Pankalabadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Pankalabadi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pankalabadi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pankalabadi

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

Health Facilities in Pankalabadi

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

FAQs about Pankalabadi