Paunsia - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Paunsia is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Barsahi and around 25 km from Baripada. Paunsia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paunsia is 390639. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 757025 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Paunsia

As per Census 2011, Paunsia village has a total population of 1,893 people, consisting of 969 males and 924 females. The village has 512 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,167 literate and 726 illiterate residents. Additionally, 377 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 766 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paunsia

Paunsia 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 Paunsia

Paunsia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Paunsia is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Paunsia is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paunsia

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

Health Facilities in Paunsia

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

FAQs about Paunsia