Pandamunda Village - Patnagarh, Balangir

Pandamunda is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Pandamunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandamunda is 420620. The village covers a total geographical area of 582 hectares and falls under the 767027 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Pandamunda 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 Pandamunda

As per Census 2011, Pandamunda village has a total population of 1,062 people, consisting of 538 males and 524 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 513 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 287 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandamunda

Pandamunda 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 Pandamunda

Pandamunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Pandamunda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pandamunda is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandamunda

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

Health Facilities in Pandamunda

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

FAQs about Pandamunda