Pamagam - Patrapur, Ganjam

Pamagam is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Jarada and around 65 km from Chatrapur. Brahman Nuagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pamagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pamagam is 413288. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 761006 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Pamagam

According to the 2011 Census, Pamagam village had a total population of 401 people, including 178 males and 223 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,253 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.94%, with male literacy at 81.29% and female literacy at 41.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Pamagam

Pamagam 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 Pamagam

Pamagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Pamagam is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pamagam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pamagam

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

Health Facilities in Pamagam

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

FAQs about Pamagam