Panchakudi - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Panchakudi is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Parsali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchakudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchakudi is 425520. The village covers a total geographical area of 411 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Kalyanasingpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Panchakudi

According to the 2011 Census, Panchakudi village had a total population of 326 people, including 143 males and 183 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,280 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 1.54%, with male literacy at 3.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchakudi

Panchakudi 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 Panchakudi

Panchakudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyanasingpur to Panchakudi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Panchakudi is about 66 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 Panchakudi

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

Health Facilities in Panchakudi

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

FAQs about Panchakudi