Pandarsila - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Pandarsila is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Anlajodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandarsila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandarsila is 387553. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pandarsila

According to the 2011 Census, Pandarsila village had a total population of 935 people, including 475 males and 460 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.31%, with male literacy at 80.28% and female literacy at 60.10%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 316.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandarsila

Pandarsila 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 Pandarsila

Public transport in the Pandarsila is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Pandarsila is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pandarsila is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandarsila

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

Health Facilities in Pandarsila

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

FAQs about Pandarsila