Pandakamal - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Pandakamal is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Pandakamal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandakamal is 422657. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Pandakamal

According to the 2011 Census, Pandakamal village had a total population of 1,421 people, including 703 males and 718 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.92%, with male literacy at 69.79% and female literacy at 47.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandakamal

Pandakamal 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 Pandakamal

Pandakamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Pandakamal is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pandakamal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandakamal

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

Health Facilities in Pandakamal

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

FAQs about Pandakamal