Pandarani - Loisinga, Balangir

Pandarani is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loisinga and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kutenpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandarani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandarani is 419934. The village covers a total geographical area of 752 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Pandarani

According to the 2011 Census, Pandarani village had a total population of 1,901 people, including 944 males and 957 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.20%, with male literacy at 76.41% and female literacy at 54.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 367.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandarani

Pandarani 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 Pandarani

Pandarani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Pandarani is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pandarani is about 22 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 Pandarani

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

Health Facilities in Pandarani

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

FAQs about Pandarani