Panasa - Basta, Balasore

Panasa is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Singla and around 41 km from Baleshwar. Sahada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panasa is 392254. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 756080 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Panasa

As per Census 2011, Panasa village has a total population of 552 people, consisting of 290 males and 262 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panasa

Panasa 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 Panasa

Panasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Panasa is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Panasa is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panasa

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

Health Facilities in Panasa

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

FAQs about Panasa