Panupasi - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Panupasi is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Ghatgaon and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Badamasinabilla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panupasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panupasi is 386640. The village covers a total geographical area of 476 hectares and falls under the 758029 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Panupasi

As per Census 2011, Panupasi village has a total population of 975 people, consisting of 485 males and 490 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 341 literate and 634 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 823 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panupasi

Panupasi 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 Panupasi

Panupasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Panupasi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Panupasi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panupasi

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

Health Facilities in Panupasi

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

FAQs about Panupasi