Pakhansara - Khariar, Nuapada

Pakhansara is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Baddohel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakhansara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhansara is 422013. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Pakhansara

According to the 2011 Census, Pakhansara village had a total population of 467 people, including 235 males and 232 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.07%, with male literacy at 67.02% and female literacy at 49.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakhansara

Pakhansara 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 Pakhansara

Pakhansara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Pakhansara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Pakhansara is about 72 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 Pakhansara

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

Health Facilities in Pakhansara

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

FAQs about Pakhansara