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

As per Census 2011, Pandrapada village has a total population of 252 people, consisting of 136 males and 116 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 69 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population252136116
Child Population (0–6 yrs)33267
Scheduled Castes (SC)1206852
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1286662
Literate Population694920
Illiterate Population1838796

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhatagantaNorth1.22 km
BijayanagarSouth-East1.27 km
AjayagadaSouth-West1.36 km
DengasilNorth-East1.51 km
SulipadarEast1.57 km
KamolipiNorth1.80 km
MurakakanaSouth-West2.04 km
RanipadarWest2.21 km
TalarambhaNorth-West2.26 km
BundaniNorth2.29 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Pandrapada

Where is Pandrapada located?

Pandrapada village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pandrapada?

The Gram Panchayat of Pandrapada is Korapa.

What is the pincode of Pandrapada?

The pincode of Pandrapada is 765016.

What is the population of Pandrapada?

Pandrapada has a total population of 252, including 136 males and 116 females.

How many households are there in Pandrapada?

There are 60 households in Pandrapada.

What is the literacy rate in Pandrapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandrapada is 27.38%. Male literacy is 36.03% and female literacy is 17.24%.