Pandkimal - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Pandkimal is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kadaligarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandkimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandkimal is 382481. The village covers a total geographical area of 442 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pandkimal

According to the 2011 Census, Pandkimal village had a total population of 801 people, including 394 males and 407 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.60%, with male literacy at 89.68% and female literacy at 69.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandkimal

Pandkimal 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 Pandkimal

Pandkimal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Pandkimal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Pandkimal is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandkimal

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

Health Facilities in Pandkimal

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

FAQs about Pandkimal