Meri Panga - Padmapur, Rayagada
Meri Panga is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Jatili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meri Panga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meri Panga is 427125. The village covers a total geographical area of 42 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Meri Panga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Meri Panga
Meri Panga 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Duriguda | North-East | 0.69 km |
| Kandharela | South-West | 1.09 km |
| Rela | West | 2.09 km |
| Anjali | North-West | 2.74 km |
| Nuagan | West | 3.65 km |
| Ankrelli | East | 3.71 km |
| Lakshmipur | South-East | 3.86 km |
| Badamundi | South-West | 3.88 km |
| Hirijingi | East | 4.03 km |
| Titimiri | South | 4.25 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Meri Panga
Public transport in the Meri Panga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 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 Gunupur to Meri Panga is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Meri Panga is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Meri Panga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Meri Panga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Meri Panga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Meri Panga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Meri Panga
Where is Meri Panga located?
Meri Panga village is located in Padmapur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meri Panga?
The Gram Panchayat of Meri Panga is Jatili.
What is the pincode of Meri Panga?
The pincode of Meri Panga is 765025.