Panchara - Kutra, Sundargarh

Panchara is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Panchara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchara is 384146. The village covers a total geographical area of 1638 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Panchara

According to the 2011 Census, Panchara village had a total population of 3,454 people, including 1,751 males and 1,703 females, living in 766 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.13%, with male literacy at 74.12% and female literacy at 59.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,662.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchara

Panchara 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 Panchara

Panchara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sogra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Panchara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Panchara is about 59 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 Panchara

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

Health Facilities in Panchara

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

FAQs about Panchara