Pitatangar - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Pitatangar is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Harichandanpur and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Thakurapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitatangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitatangar is 386767. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Pitatangar 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 Pitatangar

As per Census 2011, Pitatangar village has a total population of 389 people, consisting of 190 males and 199 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 279 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitatangar

Pitatangar 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 Pitatangar

Pitatangar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Pitatangar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Pitatangar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitatangar

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

Health Facilities in Pitatangar

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

FAQs about Pitatangar