Panki - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Panki is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Nahuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panki is 395607. The village covers a total geographical area of 643 hectares and falls under the 754227 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Panki 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 Panki

As per Census 2011, Panki village has a total population of 1,762 people, consisting of 901 males and 861 females. The village has 379 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,338 literate and 424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 456 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panki

Panki 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 Panki

Panki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Panki is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Panki is about 12 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 Panki

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

Health Facilities in Panki

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

FAQs about Panki