Pandu - Simulia, Balasore

Pandu is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Similia and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Bauripada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandu is 394051. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Pandu

According to the 2011 Census, Pandu village had a total population of 897 people, including 470 males and 427 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.17%, with male literacy at 94.66% and female literacy at 76.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandu

Pandu 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 Pandu

Pandu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Pandu is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Pandu 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 Pandu

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

Health Facilities in Pandu

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

FAQs about Pandu