Pandesara - Patnagarh, Balangir

Pandesara is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Fatamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandesara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandesara is 420562. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pandesara 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 Pandesara

According to the 2011 Census, Pandesara village had a total population of 552 people, including 272 males and 280 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.26%, with male literacy at 85.96% and female literacy at 70.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandesara

Pandesara 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 Pandesara

Pandesara 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 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Pandesara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pandesara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandesara

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

Health Facilities in Pandesara

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

FAQs about Pandesara