Pandaripakhan - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Pandaripakhan is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Uchala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandaripakhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandaripakhan is 424144. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 766019 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Pandaripakhan

According to the 2011 Census, Pandaripakhan village had a total population of 693 people, including 348 males and 345 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.16%, with male literacy at 70.42% and female literacy at 41.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandaripakhan

Pandaripakhan 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 Pandaripakhan

Pandaripakhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Pandaripakhan is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pandaripakhan is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandaripakhan

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

Health Facilities in Pandaripakhan

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

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