Panditagaon - Khallikote, Ganjam

Panditagaon is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Khalikote and around 37 km from Chatrapur. Srikrushna Saranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panditagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panditagaon is 411876. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 761029 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Panditagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Panditagaon village had a total population of 1,952 people, including 1,012 males and 940 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.84%, with male literacy at 71.02% and female literacy at 50.06%.

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

Nearby Villages of Panditagaon

Panditagaon 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 Panditagaon

Panditagaon 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 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Panditagaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Panditagaon is about 37 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 Panditagaon

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

Health Facilities in Panditagaon

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

FAQs about Panditagaon