Pahadbhanga - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Pahadbhanga is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 144 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sarangagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pahadbhanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahadbhanga is 388817. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pahadbhanga

According to the 2011 Census, Pahadbhanga village had a total population of 485 people, including 234 males and 251 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.25%, with male literacy at 71.94% and female literacy at 55.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahadbhanga

Pahadbhanga 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 Pahadbhanga

Pahadbhanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Pahadbhanga is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pahadbhanga is about 144 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pahadbhanga

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

Health Facilities in Pahadbhanga

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

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