Pahanga - Rasulpur, Jajpur

Pahanga is a village situated in the Rasulpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Jajapur Road and around 38 km from Jajapur . Pahanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahanga is 400630. The village covers a total geographical area of 691 hectares and falls under the 755015 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Pahanga

According to the 2011 Census, Pahanga village had a total population of 2,593 people, including 1,315 males and 1,278 females, living in 550 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.05%, with male literacy at 85.97% and female literacy at 76.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 560, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahanga

Pahanga 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 Pahanga

Public transport in the Pahanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jajpur Keonjhar Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Pahanga is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Pahanga is about 38 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 Pahanga

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

Health Facilities in Pahanga

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

FAQs about Pahanga