Pandel - Deogaon, Balangir

Pandel is a village situated in the Deogaon tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Tushura and around 24 km from Balangir. Mahalei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandel is 420396. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pandel

According to the 2011 Census, Pandel village had a total population of 788 people, including 377 males and 411 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.14%, with male literacy at 71.89% and female literacy at 54.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandel

Pandel 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 Pandel

Pandel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Pandel is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pandel is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandel

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

Health Facilities in Pandel

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

FAQs about Pandel