Pandrijor - Belpara, Balangir

Pandrijor is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Pandrijore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandrijor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandrijor is 420999. The village covers a total geographical area of 392 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Pandrijor 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 Pandrijor

According to the 2011 Census, Pandrijor village had a total population of 749 people, including 358 males and 391 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.27%, with male literacy at 85.34% and female literacy at 55.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 645.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandrijor

Pandrijor 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 Pandrijor

Pandrijor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Pandrijor is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pandrijor is about 78 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 Pandrijor

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

Health Facilities in Pandrijor

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

FAQs about Pandrijor