Panchphut

Panchphut is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Huma is the gram panchayat of Panchphut village.

Here you can discover what makes Panchphut unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Panchphut’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Panchphut

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panchphut is 382237. The village spans a total geographical area of 213 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768113. Sambalpur is nearest town to Panchphut village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Panchphut village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Panchphut

Population of Panchphut

According to the 2011 Census, Panchphut has a total population of about 623, with approximately 307 males and 316 females. The sex ratio is around 1029 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 135 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 86. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.07%, with male literacy at about 79.48% and female literacy near 64.87%. There are around 157 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Panchphut's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Panchphut

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Panchphut. As per the 2011 stats, Panchphut had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Panchphut

Knowing the nearby villages of Panchphut helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Panchphut.

Frequently Asked Questions about Panchphut