Penjikupa - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Penjikupa is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Damkarlakhunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penjikupa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penjikupa is 422481. The village covers a total geographical area of 46 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

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

Population of Penjikupa

As per Census 2011, Penjikupa village has a total population of 145 people, consisting of 67 males and 78 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 1,164 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 63 literate and 82 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Penjikupa

Penjikupa 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 Penjikupa

Penjikupa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Penjikupa is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penjikupa

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

Health Facilities in Penjikupa

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

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