Pandah - Sikanderpur, Ballia

Pandah is a village situated in the Sikanderpur tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikanderpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Pandah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandah is 198100. The village covers a total geographical area of 772.47 hectares and falls under the 277303 pincode. Sikandar Pur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Pandah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pandah

As per Census 2011, Pandah village has a total population of 4,870 people, consisting of 2,412 males and 2,458 females. The village has 733 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 606 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,008 literate and 1,862 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,389 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 357 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8702,4122,458
Child Population (0–6 yrs)606319287
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,389704685
Scheduled Tribes (ST)357176181
Literate Population3,0081,7011,307
Illiterate Population1,8627111,151

Nearby Villages of Pandah

Pandah 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)
UmedhaSouth-West1.20 km
DhanejaNorth-West1.26 km
Chak UsmanEast1.44 km
Gang KishorNorth-East1.69 km
BaheriSouth1.71 km
JethwarSouth1.89 km
Rudwar JagdishpurEast1.98 km
BhadikaraNorth-West2.04 km
HabatpurNorth2.12 km
KikodhaWest2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pandah

Pandah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilkahar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandar Pur to Pandah is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Pandah is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandah

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pandah

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pandah

Where is Pandah located?

Pandah village is located in Sikanderpur Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pandah?

Pandah is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pandah?

The pincode of Pandah is 277303.

What is the population of Pandah?

Pandah has a total population of 4,870, including 2,412 males and 2,458 females.

How many households are there in Pandah?

There are 733 households in Pandah.

What is the literacy rate in Pandah?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandah is 61.77%. Male literacy is 70.52% and female literacy is 53.17%.