Panjaraput - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Panjaraput is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Lulla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panjaraput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panjaraput is 428469. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Panjaraput

According to the 2011 Census, Panjaraput village had a total population of 449 people, including 222 males and 227 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.19%, with male literacy at 68.48% and female literacy at 34.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

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

Nearby Villages of Panjaraput

Panjaraput 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 Panjaraput

Public transport in the Panjaraput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Panjaraput is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Panjaraput is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panjaraput

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

Health Facilities in Panjaraput

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

FAQs about Panjaraput