Pandren - Kantabanji, Balangir

Pandren is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from Turekela and around 110 km from Balangir. Kameimunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandren village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandren is 420865. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Pandren

As per Census 2011, Pandren village has a total population of 558 people, consisting of 281 males and 277 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandren

Pandren 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 Pandren

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pandren. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Pandren is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pandren is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandren

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

Health Facilities in Pandren

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

FAQs about Pandren