Pahandi - Bijepur, Bargarh

Pahandi is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Pahandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahandi is 380348. The village covers a total geographical area of 482 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Pahandi

According to the 2011 Census, Pahandi village had a total population of 1,623 people, including 843 males and 780 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.27%, with male literacy at 86.78% and female literacy at 62.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahandi

Pahandi 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 Pahandi

Pahandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Pahandi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Pahandi is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahandi

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

Health Facilities in Pahandi

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

FAQs about Pahandi