Pankalasahi - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Pankalasahi is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Rauti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pankalasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pankalasahi is 410473. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Pankalasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Pankalasahi village had a total population of 670 people, including 326 males and 344 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.74%, with male literacy at 74.73% and female literacy at 48.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 380, 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 Pankalasahi

Pankalasahi 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 Pankalasahi

Public transport in the Pankalasahi 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 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Pankalasahi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pankalasahi is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pankalasahi

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

Health Facilities in Pankalasahi

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

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