Pankapal - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Pankapal is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Pankapal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pankapal is 397190. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Pankapal

According to the 2011 Census, Pankapal village had a total population of 2,406 people, including 1,230 males and 1,176 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.22%, with male literacy at 94.79% and female literacy at 89.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Pankapal

Pankapal 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 Pankapal

Pankapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Pankapal is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Pankapal is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pankapal

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

Health Facilities in Pankapal

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

FAQs about Pankapal