Pahana - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Pahana is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Pankapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pahana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahana is 397249. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pahana

According to the 2011 Census, Pahana village had a total population of 720 people, including 378 males and 342 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.34%, with male literacy at 97.67% and female literacy at 90.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pahana

Pahana 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 Pahana

Pahana 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 Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Pahana is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Pahana is about 30 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 Pahana

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

Health Facilities in Pahana

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

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