Pandua - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Pandua is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Tirtol and around 37 km from Jagatsinghapur . Pandua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandua is 397722. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Pandua

According to the 2011 Census, Pandua village had a total population of 1,689 people, including 871 males and 818 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.51%, with male literacy at 97.65% and female literacy at 95.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandua

Pandua 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 Pandua

Pandua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Pandua is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandua

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

Health Facilities in Pandua

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

FAQs about Pandua