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

As per Census 2011, Pandel village has a total population of 788 people, consisting of 377 males and 411 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 442 literate and 346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 250 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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