Panchamahala - Ulunda, Sonepur

Panchamahala is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Ulunda and around 12 km from Subarnapur. Panchamahala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchamahala is 419213. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Panchamahala

As per Census 2011, Panchamahala village has a total population of 859 people, consisting of 404 males and 455 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 1,126 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 562 literate and 297 illiterate residents. Additionally, 293 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panchamahala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Panchamahala

Panchamahala 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 Panchamahala

Panchamahala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Panchamahala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Panchamahala is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchamahala

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

Health Facilities in Panchamahala

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

FAQs about Panchamahala