Pandrama - Purulia - I, Purulia

Pandrama is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Purulia and around 10.8 km from Purulia. Durku serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandrama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandrama is 331031. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.7 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pandrama

As per Census 2011, Pandrama village has a total population of 1,838 people, consisting of 939 males and 899 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 300 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,030 literate and 808 illiterate residents. Additionally, 351 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,838939899
Child Population (0–6 yrs)300141159
Scheduled Castes (SC)351175176
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1567977
Literate Population1,030639391
Illiterate Population808300508

Nearby Villages of Pandrama

Pandrama 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)
PhatepurSouth-East1.45 km
RampurNorth-East1.56 km
KaramaraEast2.16 km
PatuaraSouth-West2.50 km
BarakdiNorth-East2.54 km
Ibirkola Alias MisirdiWest2.58 km
SatraNorth-West2.90 km
AmchuriaSouth-East3.15 km
TamnaEast3.22 km
DhekiyaNorth-East3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pandrama

Pandrama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Pandrama is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Pandrama is about 10.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandrama

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

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

Health Facilities in Pandrama

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pandrama

Where is Pandrama located?

Pandrama village is located in Purulia - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pandrama?

The Gram Panchayat of Pandrama is Durku.

What is the pincode of Pandrama?

The pincode of Pandrama is 723154.

What is the population of Pandrama?

Pandrama has a total population of 1,838, including 939 males and 899 females.

How many households are there in Pandrama?

There are 381 households in Pandrama.

What is the literacy rate in Pandrama?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandrama is 56.04%. Male literacy is 68.05% and female literacy is 43.49%.