Pandua - Bhograi, Balasore

Pandua is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Kamarda and around 84 km from Baleshwar. Kulida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandua is 391889. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pandua

According to the 2011 Census, Pandua village had a total population of 13 people, including 10 males and 3 females, living in 3 households. The sex ratio was 300 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.31%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 66.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandua

Pandua 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 Pandua

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Pandua. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Pandua is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Pandua is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandua

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

Health Facilities in Pandua

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

FAQs about Pandua