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

As per Census 2011, Pandasahi village has a total population of 110 people, consisting of 58 males and 52 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 50 literate and 60 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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