Pajidahani - Narala, Kalahandi

Pajidahani is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bad-dharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pajidahani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pajidahani is 422885. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 766110 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pajidahani 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 Pajidahani

As per Census 2011, Pajidahani village has a total population of 351 people, consisting of 168 males and 183 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,089 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 163 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pajidahani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pajidahani

Pajidahani 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 Pajidahani

Pajidahani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pajidahani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pajidahani is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pajidahani

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

Health Facilities in Pajidahani

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

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