Pakhanaguda - Kundura, Koraput

Pakhanaguda is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. P Akhanaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakhanaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhanaguda is 429124. The village covers a total geographical area of 628 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Pakhanaguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pakhanaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Pakhanaguda village had a total population of 1,009 people, including 480 males and 529 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.37%, with male literacy at 58.81% and female literacy at 31.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakhanaguda

Pakhanaguda 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 Pakhanaguda

Pakhanaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Pakhanaguda is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Pakhanaguda is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakhanaguda

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

Health Facilities in Pakhanaguda

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

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