Pandewada - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Pandewada is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pandewada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandewada is 497626. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.21 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pandewada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pandewada

According to the 2011 Census, Pandewada village had a total population of 1,224 people, including 598 males and 626 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.78%, with male literacy at 90.87% and female literacy at 80.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandewada

Pandewada 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 Pandewada

Pandewada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Pandewada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pandewada is about 26 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 Pandewada

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

Health Facilities in Pandewada

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

FAQs about Pandewada