Pangidi - Buguda, Ganjam

Pangidi is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Pangidi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangidi is 410416. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pangidi

According to the 2011 Census, Pangidi village had a total population of 1,387 people, including 704 males and 683 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.30%, with male literacy at 84.34% and female literacy at 61.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383.

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

Nearby Villages of Pangidi

Pangidi 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 Pangidi

Pangidi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Pangidi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pangidi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pangidi

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

Health Facilities in Pangidi

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

FAQs about Pangidi