Pandita - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Pandita is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Ghazipur and around 33 km from Ghazipur. Pandita village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandita is 204815. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.79 hectares and falls under the 233226 pincode. Gazipur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Pandita

As per Census 2011, Pandita village has a total population of 1,287 people, consisting of 691 males and 596 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 844 literate and 443 illiterate residents. Additionally, 347 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 91 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,287691596
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1639667
Scheduled Castes (SC)347186161
Scheduled Tribes (ST)915833
Literate Population844519325
Illiterate Population443172271

Nearby Villages of Pandita

Pandita 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)
KisunpurNorth-East1.28 km
NonaraSouth-East1.49 km
MardahSouth1.71 km
Kardah KaithawaliNorth-West1.72 km
DondsarNorth-East1.73 km
Araji GhurmaSouth-West1.86 km
Raipur WaghpurNorth1.86 km
KansahariWest2.01 km
BijwanpurSouth-West2.24 km
KabeerpurWest2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pandita

Pandita 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 Pipri Dih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gazipur to Pandita is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Pandita is about 33 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 Pandita

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

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

Health Facilities in Pandita

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pandita 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Pandita

Where is Pandita located?

Pandita village is located in Kasimabad Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pandita?

Pandita is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pandita?

The pincode of Pandita is 233226.

What is the population of Pandita?

Pandita has a total population of 1,287, including 691 males and 596 females.

How many households are there in Pandita?

There are 197 households in Pandita.

What is the literacy rate in Pandita?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandita is 65.58%. Male literacy is 75.11% and female literacy is 54.53%.