Pandigaon - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Pandigaon is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from Jayapatna and around 62 km from Bhawanipatna. Pandigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandigaon is 424133. The village covers a total geographical area of 550 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Pandigaon 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 Pandigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Pandigaon village had a total population of 1,886 people, including 930 males and 956 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.68%, with male literacy at 68.09% and female literacy at 39.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 944.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandigaon

Pandigaon 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 Pandigaon

Pandigaon 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 Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Pandigaon is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pandigaon is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandigaon

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

Health Facilities in Pandigaon

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

FAQs about Pandigaon