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

As per Census 2011, Pahandi village has a total population of 1,623 people, consisting of 843 males and 780 females. The village has 465 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,108 literate and 515 illiterate residents. Additionally, 302 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,623843780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1517972
Scheduled Castes (SC)302160142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1397168
Literate Population1,108663445
Illiterate Population515180335

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BrahmanipaliSouth1.73 km
KesaipaliEast2.06 km
RengalipaliNorth-West2.15 km
Nuapali(kha)West2.16 km
ArdaSouth-East2.29 km
PadaNorth-East2.71 km
Gandpali (ku)South2.77 km
BhalupaliNorth-West3.26 km
JampaliEast3.35 km
PradhanmalSouth-West3.40 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pahandi

Where is Pahandi located?

Pahandi village is located in Bijepur Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pahandi?

Pahandi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pahandi?

The pincode of Pahandi is 768032.

What is the population of Pahandi?

Pahandi has a total population of 1,623, including 843 males and 780 females.

How many households are there in Pahandi?

There are 465 households in Pahandi.

What is the literacy rate in Pahandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pahandi is 68.27%. Male literacy is 78.65% and female literacy is 57.05%.