Punjiamasasan - Banapur, Khordha

Punjiamasasan is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kumarangasasana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punjiamasasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punjiamasasan is 408495. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Punjiamasasan

According to the 2011 Census, Punjiamasasan village had a total population of 608 people, including 314 males and 294 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.32%, with male literacy at 88.03% and female literacy at 74.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Punjiamasasan

Punjiamasasan 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 Punjiamasasan

Punjiamasasan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Punjiamasasan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Punjiamasasan is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punjiamasasan

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

Health Facilities in Punjiamasasan

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

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