Panasaganda - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Panasaganda is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Panasgand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panasaganda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panasaganda is 395644. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Panasaganda

According to the 2011 Census, Panasaganda village had a total population of 2,049 people, including 955 males and 1,094 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 1,146 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.97%, with male literacy at 81.84% and female literacy at 70.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,055, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Panasaganda

Panasaganda 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 Panasaganda

Panasaganda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Panasaganda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Panasaganda is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panasaganda

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

Health Facilities in Panasaganda

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

FAQs about Panasaganda