Panichatra (Pangachatra) - Kolnara, Rayagada

Panichatra (Pangachatra) is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Rayagada and around 60 km from Rayagada . Katikana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panichatra (Pangachatra) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panichatra (Pangachatra) is 426509. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Panichatra (Pangachatra) 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 Panichatra (Pangachatra)

According to the 2011 Census, Panichatra (Pangachatra) village had a total population of 722 people, including 330 males and 392 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,188 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.39%, with male literacy at 33.33% and female literacy at 22.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 721.

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

Nearby Villages of Panichatra (Pangachatra)

Panichatra (Pangachatra) 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 Panichatra (Pangachatra)

Public transport in the Panichatra (Pangachatra) is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Panichatra (Pangachatra) is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Panichatra (Pangachatra) is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panichatra (Pangachatra)

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

Health Facilities in Panichatra (Pangachatra)

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

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