Pandua village, Dharmasala block | Pincode 755050

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Pandua is a village in Dharmasala mandal, Jajapur district, Odisha. With a population of 600 across 131 households and a literacy rate of 86.2%, it has a bus stop, high school, and primary school.

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KSHIRODPRAVA SAMAL

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LGD code: 401212
Pincode: 755050
Post office: Jaraka
Population: 600
Households: 131
Literacy rate: 86.2%
Sex ratio: 980 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 160
Distance to district centre: 17 km
Distance to mandal centre: 21 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 61 km
Distance to Kolkata: 352 km
Nearest railway station: Sadashibapur · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Deepali Ultrasound Clinic · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Pandua compares

By population, Pandua ranks #101 of 277 villages in Dharmasala mandal.

Literacy rate

86.2%

+15.3% vs mandal average

Pandua: 86.2%
Dharmasala mandal: 70.9%
Jajapur district: 70.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

980

+19 vs mandal average

Pandua: 980
Dharmasala mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.1 vs mandal average

Pandua: 4.6
Dharmasala mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Pandua at a glance

Pandua is a village of 600 people in 131 households (Census 2011) in Dharmasala block, Jajapur district, Odisha, the 101st-largest of 277 villages in Dharmasala block. Literacy is 86%, 15 points above the block average of 71% and the sex ratio is 980 women per 1,000 men. It lies 17 km from the Jajapur district centre, 8 km from Sadashibapur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 755050, served by Jaraka post office; the LGD village code is 401212. The nearest hospital or health centre is Deepali Ultrasound Clinic, 7 km away. The sarpanch is KSHIRODPRAVA SAMAL, and the village votes in Dhenkanal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Krushna Chandra Patra. The population is estimated at 707 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pandua · this village	600	86%	—
Pandua · Anandapur	615	55%	0 km N
Pandua · Oupada	546	28%	0 km N
Pandua · Banei	262	69%	0 km N
Pandua · Hatibari	973	45%	0 km N
Pandua · Tumusingha	317	71%	0 km N
Pandua · Biramaharajpur	348	68%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pandua

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JAJAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 36
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Jaraka
Total area (ha): 66
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Pandua

LGD code: 401212
Pincode: 755050
Post office: Jaraka
Population (Census 2011): 600
Population (projected 2026): 707
Households: 131
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 980
Literacy rate: 86.2%
Coordinates: 20.78707°N, 85.55479°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krushna Chandra Patra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KSHIRODPRAVA SAMAL
Block / Mandal: Dharmasala

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jajapur district level

Then & Now

Pandua — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

600

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

707

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

131

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

154

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 600Census 2011
Households: 131Census 2011
Literacy rate: 86.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 980 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7072026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1542026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 898NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 78.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 70.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jajapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jajapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jajapur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Pandua

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

3 places mapped

High school· 1
Bus stop· 1
School· 1

Education

High school
High School
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School
U P School
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Transport

Bus stop · bus_station
Hadubereni, Kamagara high school, Dhenkanal
📍 2.7 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Pandua

Mandal centre

Dharmasala · ≈ 21 km

≈ 43 min by car · 51 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jajapur · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 42 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar61 kmcapital
Kolkata352 km
Hyderabad833 km
Chennai1024 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSadashibapur8 km
Bus stopHadubereni, Kamagara high school, Dhenkanal3 km
Hospital / PHCDeepali Ultrasound Clinic7 km
ATM / bankCo-operative Bank9 km
Petrol pumpPetrolimex3 km
CollegeParimal College, Pandua<1 km
Police stationPolice Station<1 km

Nearest to the village

Bus stop: Hadubereni, Kamagara high school, Dhenkanal2.7 km

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Pandua

4 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫U P SchoolSchool<1 km ↗
🎓Parimal College, PanduaCollege<1 km ↗
🎓High School, BaruanHigh school2.6 km ↗
🎓High SchoolHigh school2.7 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Pandua?

The pincode of Pandua, Dharmasala block, Jajapur district, Odisha is 755050. The post office is Jaraka.

Which post office delivers to Pandua?

Mail for Pandua is delivered through Jaraka post office, pincode 755050, in Dharmasala block, Jajapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pandua located?

Pandua is a village in Dharmasala block of Jajapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Pandua as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pandua village has a population of 600 across 131 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pandua?

The current sarpanch of Pandua gram panchayat is KSHIRODPRAVA SAMAL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pandua in?

Pandua falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pandua in?

Pandua falls under the Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC #55) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Pandua?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pandua village is 86.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Pandua?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pandua village is 980 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pandua?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pandua, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Pandua from Jajapur district centre?

Pandua is approximately 17 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jajapur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Pandua?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pandua village is 401212.

How big is Pandua compared to other villages in Dharmasala block?

Pandua ranks 101 of 277 villages in Dharmasala block by Census 2011 population (600 residents).

How far is Pandua from Bhubaneswar?

Pandua is about 61 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 80 km.

How far is Pandua from Kolkata?

Pandua is about 352 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 457 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pandua?

Sadashibapur is the nearest railway station to Pandua, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Pandua?

Hadubereni, Kamagara high school, Dhenkanal is the nearest bus stop to Pandua, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pandua?

Deepali Ultrasound Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pandua, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Pandua?

Co-operative Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Pandua, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Pandua?

Petrolimex is the nearest petrol pump to Pandua, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Pandua?

Pandua falls under Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC 55). The sitting MLA is Krushna Chandra Patra (BJP).

Who is the MP for Pandua?

Pandua is in Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rudra Narayan Pany (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Pandua?

Within 5 km of Pandua: U P School (under 1 km), Parimal College, Pandua (under 1 km), High School, Baruan (2.6 km), High School (2.7 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Pandua in 2026?

Pandua is estimated at 707 people in 2026, up about 18% from 600 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pandua in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Pandua in Jajapur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Pandua?

KSHIRODPRAVA SAMAL is the sarpanch of Pandua gram panchayat, Dharmasala block. See the sarpanch list of Dharmasala block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)