Pandkimal - Belpara, Balangir

Pandkimal is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghagurli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandkimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandkimal is 420900. The village covers a total geographical area of 340 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Pandkimal

According to the 2011 Census, Pandkimal village had a total population of 548 people, including 277 males and 271 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.96%, with male literacy at 51.30% and female literacy at 26.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandkimal

Pandkimal 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 Pandkimal

Pandkimal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Pandkimal is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pandkimal is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandkimal

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

Health Facilities in Pandkimal

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

FAQs about Pandkimal