Pandupani - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Pandupani is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Pandupani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandupani is 387410. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Pandupani 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 Pandupani

According to the 2011 Census, Pandupani village had a total population of 1,872 people, including 1,004 males and 868 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.07%, with male literacy at 83.01% and female literacy at 50.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,501.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandupani

Pandupani 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 Pandupani

Pandupani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Pandupani is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pandupani is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandupani

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

Health Facilities in Pandupani

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

FAQs about Pandupani