Pandi - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Pandi is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 73 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dhansuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandi is 424224. The village covers a total geographical area of 390 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Pandi 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 Pandi

According to the 2011 Census, Pandi village had a total population of 920 people, including 464 males and 456 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.36%, with male literacy at 35.32% and female literacy at 13.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 510.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandi

Pandi 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 Pandi

Pandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Pandi is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pandi is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandi

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

Health Facilities in Pandi

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

FAQs about Pandi