Pandalam - Banki, Cuttack

Pandalam is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Baidyeswar and around 78 km from Cuttack. Puincha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandalam is 398879. The village covers a total geographical area of 334 hectares and falls under the 754009 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Pandalam

According to the 2011 Census, Pandalam village had a total population of 2,143 people, including 1,037 males and 1,106 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.38%, with male literacy at 88.61% and female literacy at 76.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 611.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandalam

Pandalam 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 Pandalam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pandalam. The nearest railway station is Dhaulimuhan, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Pandalam is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Pandalam is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandalam

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

Health Facilities in Pandalam

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

FAQs about Pandalam