Pentha

Pentha is a village located in Patkura tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Patkura (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Bachherei is the gram panchayat of Pentha village.

Here you can discover what makes Pentha unique in its vibrant Patkura-Kendrapara region. You’ll see Pentha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pentha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pentha is 396716. The village spans a total geographical area of 352 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754244. Kendrapara is nearest town to Pentha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pentha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Patkura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pentha

Population of Pentha

According to the 2011 Census, Pentha has a total population of about 2,919, with approximately 1,501 males and 1,418 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 277 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 429 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.06%, with male literacy at about 84.68% and female literacy near 75.18%. There are around 727 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pentha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pentha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pentha. As per the 2011 stats, Pentha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pentha

Knowing the nearby villages of Pentha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pentha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pentha