Panaspal - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Panaspal is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 141 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Miriginendi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panaspal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panaspal is 388894. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Panaspal

According to the 2011 Census, Panaspal village had a total population of 880 people, including 390 males and 490 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,256 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.48%, with male literacy at 52.30% and female literacy at 29.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 843.

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

Nearby Villages of Panaspal

Panaspal 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 Panaspal

Panaspal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Panaspal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Panaspal is about 141 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panaspal

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

Health Facilities in Panaspal

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

FAQs about Panaspal