Pajen - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Pajen is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from Jayapatna and around 60 km from Bhawanipatna. Pandigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pajen village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pajen is 424129. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Pajen

According to the 2011 Census, Pajen village had a total population of 542 people, including 268 males and 274 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.43%, with male literacy at 66.22% and female literacy at 35.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Pajen

Pajen 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 Pajen

Pajen is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Pajen is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pajen is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pajen

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

Health Facilities in Pajen

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

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