Pagarpani - Jharbandh, Bargarh

Pagarpani is a village situated in the Jharbandh tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Jharbandha and around 127 km from Bargarh. Gotrhuguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pagarpani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pagarpani is 379904. The village covers a total geographical area of 859 hectares and falls under the 768042 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Pagarpani

As per Census 2011, Pagarpani village has a total population of 1,319 people, consisting of 656 males and 663 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 688 literate and 631 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 411 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pagarpani

Pagarpani 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 Pagarpani

Pagarpani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khariar Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Pagarpani is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Pagarpani is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pagarpani

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

Health Facilities in Pagarpani

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

FAQs about Pagarpani