Prasanpur - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Prasanpur is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Hatina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prasanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prasanpur is 396013. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Prasanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Prasanpur village had a total population of 468 people, including 257 males and 211 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.21%, with male literacy at 97.63% and female literacy at 83.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Prasanpur

Prasanpur 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 Prasanpur

Prasanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Prasanpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Prasanpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Prasanpur

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

Health Facilities in Prasanpur

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

FAQs about Prasanpur