Pundal

Pundal is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Balabhadrapur is the gram panchayat of Pundal village.

Here you can discover what makes Pundal unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Pundal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pundal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pundal is 390670. The village spans a total geographical area of 118 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757026. Baripada is nearest town to Pundal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pundal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pundal

Population of Pundal

According to the 2011 Census, Pundal has a total population of about 461, with approximately 227 males and 234 females. The sex ratio is around 1030 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 300. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.23%, with male literacy at about 65.20% and female literacy near 43.59%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pundal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pundal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pundal. As per the 2011 stats, Pundal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pundal

Knowing the nearby villages of Pundal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pundal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pundal