Pangaon - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Pangaon is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Baloda Bazar and around 89 km from Raipur. Pangaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangaon is 443776. The village covers a total geographical area of 1211.5 hectares and falls under the 493332 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pangaon village had a total population of 4,891 people, including 2,445 males and 2,446 females, living in 939 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.27%, with male literacy at 81.36% and female literacy at 57.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,355, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Pangaon

Pangaon 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 Pangaon

Pangaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Pangaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Pangaon is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pangaon

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

Health Facilities in Pangaon

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

FAQs about Pangaon