Pancham - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Pancham is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Daitari and around 60 km from Kendujhar. Rasol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pancham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pancham is 386837. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

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

Population of Pancham

According to the 2011 Census, Pancham village had a total population of 745 people, including 389 males and 356 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.12%, with male literacy at 67.22% and female literacy at 39.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 728.

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

Nearby Villages of Pancham

Pancham 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 Pancham

Pancham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangiriapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Pancham is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Pancham is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pancham

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

Health Facilities in Pancham

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

FAQs about Pancham