Pangaon - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Pangaon is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pangaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangaon is 497914. The village covers a total geographical area of 569.2 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 48 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 Lanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pangaon village had a total population of 2,244 people, including 1,100 males and 1,144 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.84%, with male literacy at 80.16% and female literacy at 61.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gondia Jn, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Pangaon is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 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