Panchupada - Kutra, Sundargarh

Panchupada 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 50 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Purkapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchupada is 384163. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Panchupada 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 Panchupada

According to the 2011 Census, Panchupada village had a total population of 414 people, including 201 males and 213 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.04%, with male literacy at 70.11% and female literacy at 55.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchupada

Panchupada 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 Panchupada

Public transport in the Panchupada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Panchupada is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Panchupada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchupada

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

Health Facilities in Panchupada

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

FAQs about Panchupada