Paunsia
Paunsia is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Paunsia village is also a gram panchayat.
Paunsia has its own place in the vibrant Mayurbhanj region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Paunsia
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paunsia is 390639. The village spans a total geographical area of 287 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757025. Baripada is nearest town to Paunsia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.
When it comes to local governance, Paunsia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Paunsia
Population of Paunsia
Below is a concise population overview of Paunsia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,893 | 969 | 924 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 236 | 134 | 102 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 377 | 190 | 187 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 766 | 384 | 382 |
Literate Population | 1,167 | 654 | 513 |
Illiterate Population | 726 | 315 | 411 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Paunsia village:
- The total population of Paunsia village is around 1,893, including approximately 969 males and 924 females, with a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 236 children aged 0–6 years in Paunsia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Paunsia village has 377 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 766 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Paunsia village is about 61.65%, with male literacy at 67.49% and female literacy at 55.52%.
- There are around 512 households in Paunsia village.
Connectivity of Paunsia
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Paunsia. As per the 2011 stats, Paunsia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Paunsia
Knowing the nearby villages of Paunsia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Paunsia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paunsia
- Where is Paunsia located?
- Paunsia village is situated in Barsahi Tehsil, within the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Paunsia?
- Paunsia serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Paunsia?
- The pincode of Paunsia is 757025, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Paunsia as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Paunsia is 1,893, with 969 males and 924 females.
- How many households are there in Paunsia as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Paunsia village has a total of 512 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Paunsia as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Paunsia is 61.65%. The male literacy rate is 67.49%, while the female literacy rate is 55.52%.