Pandkimal(J) - Kolabira, Jharsuguda

Pandkimal(J) is a village situated in the Kolabira tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolabira and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Jhirlapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandkimal(J) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandkimal(J) is 381271. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 768213 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Pandkimal(J)

According to the 2011 Census, Pandkimal(J) village had a total population of 798 people, including 397 males and 401 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.57%, with male literacy at 83.05% and female literacy at 55.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandkimal(J)

Pandkimal(J) 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 Pandkimal(J)

Pandkimal(J) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Pandkimal(J) is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Pandkimal(J) is about 36 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 Pandkimal(J)

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

Health Facilities in Pandkimal(J)

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

FAQs about Pandkimal(J)