Pandasahi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Pandasahi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Talamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandasahi is 414755. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pandasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Pandasahi village had a total population of 110 people, including 58 males and 52 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.08%, with male literacy at 59.26% and female literacy at 36.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandasahi

Pandasahi 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 Pandasahi

Pandasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pandasahi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pandasahi is about 40 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 Pandasahi

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

Health Facilities in Pandasahi

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

FAQs about Pandasahi