Pandua - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Pandua is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Hatibari and around 145 km from Sundargarh. Jahaditoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandua is 384418. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 770046 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pandua

According to the 2011 Census, Pandua village had a total population of 973 people, including 455 males and 518 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,138 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.37%, with male literacy at 65.27% and female literacy at 44.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 524.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandua

Pandua 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 Pandua

Pandua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nuagaon, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Pandua is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Pandua is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandua

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

Health Facilities in Pandua

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

FAQs about Pandua