Pakhanaguda - Umarkote, Nabarangpur

Pakhanaguda is a village situated in the Umarkote tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Umarkote and around 75 km from Nabarangapur . Anchalla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakhanaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhanaguda is 427323. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 764073 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Umarkote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pakhanaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Pakhanaguda village had a total population of 661 people, including 317 males and 344 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.04%, with male literacy at 34.78% and female literacy at 25.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 547.

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

Public transport in the Pakhanaguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Pakhanaguda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Pakhanaguda is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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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