Punjamahal - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada
Punjamahal is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sunakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punjamahal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Punjamahal is 425567. The village covers a total geographical area of 33 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.
Punjamahal 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.
Nearby Villages of Punjamahal
Punjamahal 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sanaghodaghati | West | 0.57 km |
| Badalitipali | North-East | 0.88 km |
| Khajuriguda | South | 1.00 km |
| Kandhaparidiguda | West | 1.34 km |
| Sanalitipali | East | 1.79 km |
| Tadingipai | North-East | 1.89 km |
| Garudaguda | North-West | 1.90 km |
| Ghagudimalo | North | 2.08 km |
| Partibeda | East | 2.09 km |
| Dimbiribadi | South-West | 2.13 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Punjamahal
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Punjamahal. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Punjamahal is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Punjamahal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Punjamahal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Punjamahal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Punjamahal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Punjamahal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Punjamahal
Where is Punjamahal located?
Punjamahal village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punjamahal?
The Gram Panchayat of Punjamahal is Sunakhandi.
What is the pincode of Punjamahal?
The pincode of Punjamahal is 765016.