Pandrapada - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Pandrapada is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Korapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandrapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandrapada is 425616. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Pandrapada

According to the 2011 Census, Pandrapada village had a total population of 252 people, including 136 males and 116 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.51%, with male literacy at 44.55% and female literacy at 18.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandrapada

Pandrapada 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 Pandrapada

Pandrapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pandrapada is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pandrapada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandrapada

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

Health Facilities in Pandrapada

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

FAQs about Pandrapada