Pankhi - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Pankhi is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. N.b.pokharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pankhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pankhi is 388173. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Pankhi

As per Census 2011, Pankhi village has a total population of 386 people, consisting of 180 males and 206 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,144 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 342 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pankhi

Pankhi 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 Pankhi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pankhi. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Pankhi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pankhi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pankhi

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

Health Facilities in Pankhi

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

FAQs about Pankhi