Pandri - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Pandri is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Pandari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandri is 381034. The village covers a total geographical area of 1066 hectares and falls under the 768234 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pandri

According to the 2011 Census, Pandri village had a total population of 1,869 people, including 879 males and 990 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.99%, with male literacy at 87.42% and female literacy at 73.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 656.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandri

Pandri 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 Pandri

Pandri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lajkura Cabin, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Pandri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Pandri is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandri

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

Health Facilities in Pandri

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

FAQs about Pandri