Pandurna - Bhokar, Nanded

Pandurna is a village situated in the Bhokar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Pandurna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandurna is 544826. The village covers a total geographical area of 578 hectares and falls under the 431801 pincode. Mudkhed is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Pandurna

As per Census 2011, Pandurna village has a total population of 1,028 people, consisting of 516 males and 512 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 559 literate and 469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 98 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pandurna are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,028516512
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1628082
Scheduled Castes (SC)220105115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)985048
Literate Population559318241
Illiterate Population469198271

Nearby Villages of Pandurna

Pandurna 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BorwadiNorth-West2.13 km
SamandarwadiSouth-East2.19 km
RitthaEast4.38 km
TatkalwadiNorth-West4.48 km
DorliSouth-West4.75 km
JambhaliSouth4.78 km
NarvatNorth-East4.79 km
AmdariNorth-East5.23 km
WakadNorth5.80 km
ChitagiriWest5.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pandurna

Pandurna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jambhali Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudkhed to Pandurna is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Pandurna is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandurna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pandurna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pandurna

Where is Pandurna located?

Pandurna village is located in Bhokar Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pandurna?

Pandurna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pandurna?

The pincode of Pandurna is 431801.

What is the population of Pandurna?

Pandurna has a total population of 1,028, including 516 males and 512 females.

How many households are there in Pandurna?

There are 201 households in Pandurna.

What is the literacy rate in Pandurna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandurna is 54.38%. Male literacy is 61.63% and female literacy is 47.07%.