Panapana - Bahanaga, Balasore

Panapana is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Soro and around 20 km from Baleshwar. Ranapana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panapana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panapana is 393895. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 756043 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Panapana

As per Census 2011, Panapana village has a total population of 2,159 people, consisting of 1,110 males and 1,049 females. The village has 552 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,525 literate and 634 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panapana

Panapana 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 Panapana

Panapana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Panapana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panapana

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

Health Facilities in Panapana

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

FAQs about Panapana