Panchagaon - Jatani, Khordha

Panchagaon is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Airfield (kapila Prasad) and around 20 km from Khordha . Jamukoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchagaon is 407731. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 751002 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Panchagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Panchagaon village had a total population of 2,125 people, including 1,038 males and 1,087 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.61%, with male literacy at 94.53% and female literacy at 82.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 679, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchagaon

Panchagaon 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 Panchagaon

Panchagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Retang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Panchagaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Panchagaon is about 20 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 Panchagaon

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

Health Facilities in Panchagaon

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

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