Panudaskhunta - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Panudaskhunta is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Karkachia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panudaskhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panudaskhunta is 390924. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Panudaskhunta

As per Census 2011, Panudaskhunta village has a total population of 639 people, consisting of 316 males and 323 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 538 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panudaskhunta

Panudaskhunta 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 Panudaskhunta

Panudaskhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Panudaskhunta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Panudaskhunta is about 35 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 Panudaskhunta

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

Health Facilities in Panudaskhunta

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

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