Pandapada - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Pandapada is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Pandapara and around 24 km from Kendujhar. Pandapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandapada is 386521. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 758087 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pandapada

As per Census 2011, Pandapada village has a total population of 953 people, consisting of 515 males and 438 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 764 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 129 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandapada

Pandapada 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 Pandapada

Public transport in the Pandapada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Pandapada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Pandapada is about 24 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 Pandapada

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

Health Facilities in Pandapada

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

FAQs about Pandapada