Penderamal - Saintala, Balangir

Penderamal is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dharapgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penderamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penderamal is 421120. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Penderamal

As per Census 2011, Penderamal village has a total population of 970 people, consisting of 500 males and 470 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 535 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population970500470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1106050
Scheduled Castes (SC)229114115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)248123125
Literate Population535345190
Illiterate Population435155280

Nearby Villages of Penderamal

Penderamal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamkhuntaSouth1.47 km
KaramtulaNorth-West2.08 km
GandapatrapaliSouth-East2.41 km
KumbhekelaEast2.65 km
ChhanchhadaNorth-West2.83 km
BhatasarEast3.36 km
KusmelWest3.55 km
MakriSouth3.98 km
DharapgarhSouth-West4.11 km
PhapsiSouth-East4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Penderamal

Penderamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Penderamal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Penderamal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penderamal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Penderamal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Penderamal

Where is Penderamal located?

Penderamal village is located in Saintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Penderamal?

The Gram Panchayat of Penderamal is Dharapgarh.

What is the pincode of Penderamal?

The pincode of Penderamal is 767032.

What is the population of Penderamal?

Penderamal has a total population of 970, including 500 males and 470 females.

How many households are there in Penderamal?

There are 283 households in Penderamal.

What is the literacy rate in Penderamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Penderamal is 55.15%. Male literacy is 69.00% and female literacy is 40.43%.