Panigadiakandha - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Panigadiakandha is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Abhyachandpur and around 40 km from Jagatsinghapur . Dhinkia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panigadiakandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panigadiakandha is 397307. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Panigadiakandha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panigadiakandha

As per Census 2011, Panigadiakandha village has a total population of 12 people, consisting of 6 males and 6 females. The village has 4 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10 literate and 2 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panigadiakandha

Panigadiakandha 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 Panigadiakandha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Panigadiakandha. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Panigadiakandha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Panigadiakandha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panigadiakandha

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

Health Facilities in Panigadiakandha

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

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