Panidola - Pipili, Puri

Panidola is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Panidol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panidola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panidola is 408731. The village covers a total geographical area of 539 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Panidola

As per Census 2011, Panidola village has a total population of 2,367 people, consisting of 1,180 males and 1,187 females. The village has 501 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,827 literate and 540 illiterate residents. Additionally, 334 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panidola are given below:

Nearby Villages of Panidola

Panidola 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 Panidola

Panidola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Motari Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Panidola is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Panidola is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panidola

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

Health Facilities in Panidola

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

FAQs about Panidola