Pantora - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Pantora is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Baloda and around 40 km from Janjgir. Pantora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pantora is 436692. The village covers a total geographical area of 591.64 hectares and falls under the 495446 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pantora

According to the 2011 Census, Pantora village had a total population of 3,002 people, including 1,496 males and 1,506 females, living in 709 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.64%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 65.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 581.

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

Nearby Villages of Pantora

Pantora 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 Pantora

Pantora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saragbundia, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Pantora is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Pantora is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pantora

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

Health Facilities in Pantora

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

FAQs about Pantora