Panchana - Gop, Puri

Panchana is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Boulanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchana is 409485. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 752107 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Panchana

According to the 2011 Census, Panchana village had a total population of 553 people, including 267 males and 286 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.18%, with male literacy at 84.55% and female literacy at 74.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchana

Panchana 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 Panchana

Panchana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Panchana is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchana

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

Health Facilities in Panchana

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

FAQs about Panchana