Panasia - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Panasia is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Pandapara and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Jamujodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panasia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panasia is 386564. The village covers a total geographical area of 727 hectares and falls under the 758079 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Panasia

According to the 2011 Census, Panasia village had a total population of 886 people, including 462 males and 424 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.11%, with male literacy at 76.77% and female literacy at 48.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 486.

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

Nearby Villages of Panasia

Panasia 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 Panasia

Panasia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Panasia is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Panasia 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 Panasia

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

Health Facilities in Panasia

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

FAQs about Panasia