Panposi - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Panposi is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bisoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panposi is 388056. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Panposi

According to the 2011 Census, Panposi village had a total population of 452 people, including 225 males and 227 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.92%, with male literacy at 72.40% and female literacy at 55.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Panposi

Panposi 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 Panposi

Public transport in the Panposi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Panposi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Panposi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panposi

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

Health Facilities in Panposi

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

FAQs about Panposi