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

As per Census 2011, Punjiamasasan village has a total population of 608 people, consisting of 314 males and 294 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 444 literate and 164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Punjiamasasan