Pahimahura - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Pahimahura is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Dhamanagar and around 10 km from Bhadrak. Naguan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pahimahura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahimahura is 394614. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 756117 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pahimahura

As per Census 2011, Pahimahura village has a total population of 622 people, consisting of 298 males and 324 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 529 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population622298324
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623527
Scheduled Castes (SC)884642
Literate Population529260269
Illiterate Population933855

Nearby Villages of Pahimahura

Pahimahura 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)
MajurigadiaSouth-West0.95 km
RajendrapurSouth-East1.05 km
HelapurWest1.06 km
BaghmaraEast1.49 km
PiripurSouth-West1.62 km
MahuraSouth2.02 km
BahadalpurWest2.05 km
NaguanNorth-West2.08 km
PirijipurSouth-East2.42 km
TorangaNorth2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pahimahura

Pahimahura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Pahimahura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Pahimahura is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahimahura

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

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

Health Facilities in Pahimahura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pahimahura

Where is Pahimahura located?

Pahimahura village is located in Bhandari Pokhari Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pahimahura?

The Gram Panchayat of Pahimahura is Naguan.

What is the pincode of Pahimahura?

The pincode of Pahimahura is 756117.

What is the population of Pahimahura?

Pahimahura has a total population of 622, including 298 males and 324 females.

How many households are there in Pahimahura?

There are 120 households in Pahimahura.

What is the literacy rate in Pahimahura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pahimahura is 85.05%. Male literacy is 87.25% and female literacy is 83.02%.