Panigaon - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Panigaon is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 59 km from Jayapatna and around 75 km from Bhawanipatna. Bijamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panigaon is 424159. The village covers a total geographical area of 407 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Panigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Panigaon village had a total population of 1,794 people, including 888 males and 906 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.14%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 49.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Panigaon

Panigaon 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 Panigaon

Panigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Panigaon is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Panigaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panigaon

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

Health Facilities in Panigaon

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

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