Pandiripakhana - Raighar, Nabarangpur

Pandiripakhana is a village situated in the Raighar tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Raighar and around 100 km from Nabarangapur . Chhelidangari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandiripakhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandiripakhana is 427256. The village covers a total geographical area of 1093 hectares and falls under the 764088 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Pandiripakhana

According to the 2011 Census, Pandiripakhana village had a total population of 2,813 people, including 1,359 males and 1,454 females, living in 535 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.17%, with male literacy at 48.91% and female literacy at 28.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,349.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandiripakhana

Pandiripakhana 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 Pandiripakhana

Pandiripakhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Amagura, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Pandiripakhana is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Pandiripakhana is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandiripakhana

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

Health Facilities in Pandiripakhana

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

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