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Penikona Village

Penikona is an inhabited village in Seskhal Tahasil of Rayagada district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 426611, the Census 2011 record lists 852 people in 118 households and the reported area is 411 hectares. The local references include Dangalodi Gram Panchayat, Rayagada CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rayagada at about 17 km.

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Quick answer: Penikona is a village in Seskhal Tahasil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 426611 and 852 people in 118 households.
Village Code426611
Population852
Households118
Area411 hectares
Nearest TownRayagada

Key Village Facts

Village
Penikona
Census Village Code
426611
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Rayagada
District Census Code
396
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Seskhal
Sub-district Census Code
03182
CD Block
Rayagada
Gram Panchayat
Dangalodi
Households
118
Population
852
Male Population
475
Female Population
377
Sex Ratio
793.68
Area
411 hectares
Area
4.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Rayagada
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
765017
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Penikona at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 852 people, 411 hectares of reported area and Rayagada as the nearest town reference for Penikona, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictRayagada
TahasilSeskhal
CD BlockRayagada
Gram PanchayatDangalodi
  • Penikona falls under Seskhal Tahasil in Rayagada district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 426611.
  • The record lists 852 people living in 118 households.
  • The reported village area is 411 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rayagada.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density207.3 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.22 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share84.98%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Penikona in the official administrative record. Census village code 426611, Dangalodi Gram Panchayat and Rayagada CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
396
Sub-district Census Code
03182
Village Census Code
426611
CD Block Code
0279
Gram Panchayat Code
16
CD Block Name
Rayagada
Gram Panchayat Name
Dangalodi

Location and Distance

Rayagada is the nearest town listed for Penikona, about 17 km away. Rayagada is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Seskhal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Rayagada
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rayagada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rayagada
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Rayagada
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
411 hectares
Area
4.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 852 people in 118 households, with 475 male residents and 377 female residents. The average household size is 7.22, and SC share is 13.38% and ST share is 84.98% for Penikona. Population density works out to about 207.3 people per sq km.

Total Households
118
Total Population
852
Male Population
475
Female Population
377
Sex Ratio
793.68
Average Household Size
7.22
SC Population
114
SC Male Population
67
SC Female Population
47
SC Population Share
13.38
ST Population
724
ST Male Population
402
ST Female Population
322
ST Population Share
84.98
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Penikona list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Penikona include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
70.14 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Penikona include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Penikona include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Penikona show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 273.56 hectares and irrigated land is 156.15 hectares (57.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
20.67 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.79
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
13.64 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
25.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
273.56
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
117.41 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
156.15
Canals Area In Hectares
156.15 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Penikona

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 80%
CRM 2 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 70%
Axis Bank Limited 1 10%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 10%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 10%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 765017 Rayagada Rayagada Chandili (Ct) Dist-Rayagada, PIN-765017 at-Jaykaypur, B C Road, Po/Ps-Chandili, Rayagada, Odisha, 765017
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 765017 Rayagada Rayagada Chandili (Ct) J K Road, Chandili, Dist-Rayagada, Odisha - 765017 ICICI Bank Ltd, Plot No. 729/1661, Khata No. 59/1106, Rayagada, Odis…
State Bank of India ATM 765017 Rayagada Kalyanasingpur Majhiguda Majhiguda, K. Singpur Dhamanipanga, Rayagada, Odisha, 765017
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 765017 Rayagada Rayagada Kolnara Jaykaypur, Teh.rayagada, 765017, Rayagada, Odisha
State Bank of India ATM 765017 Rayagada Rayagada Chengili Rayagada Jkpm Market Campus, Rayagada, Odisha, 765017
State Bank of India ATM 765017 Rayagada Rayagada Chandili (Ct) J K Paper MILL J K Pur Market, Rayagada, Odisha, 765017
State Bank of India ATM 765017 Rayagada Rayagada Chengili J. K.pur State Bank of India Chengili, Rayagada, Odisha, 765017
State Bank of India ATM 765017 Rayagada Rayagada Rayagada (M) Near Sri Venketaswar Temple Jk Pur Main Road, Rayagada, Rayagada, Odisha, 765017

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Penikona village located?

Penikona is in Seskhal Tahasil of Rayagada district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Penikona village in?

Penikona village is in Rayagada district.

Which state is Penikona village in?

Penikona village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Penikona under?

Penikona comes under Seskhal Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Penikona?

The Census village code of Penikona is 426611.

Which Gram Panchayat is Penikona under?

Penikona is listed under Dangalodi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rayagada.

What is the population of Penikona village?

The village record lists 852 people and 118 households for Penikona.

How many households are in Penikona village?

The village record lists 118 households for Penikona.

What is the male and female population of Penikona?

The record lists 475 male residents and 377 female residents for Penikona.

What is the sex ratio of Penikona village?

The sex ratio of Penikona is 793.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Penikona village?

The reported geographical area of Penikona is 411 hectares.

What is the population density of Penikona village?

The approximate population density of Penikona is 207.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Penikona?

The nearest town listed for Penikona is Rayagada, about 17 km away.

How far is Penikona from the district headquarters?

Penikona is about 35 km from Rayagada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Penikona from the sub-district headquarters?

Penikona is about 35 km from Seskhal, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Penikona?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Penikona.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Penikona?

For Penikona, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 273.56 hectares and irrigated land is 156.15 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Penikona?

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Penikona. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.