Panijia - Kuliana, Mayurbhanj

Panijia is a village situated in the Kuliana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Koliana and around 30 km from Baripada. Kuliana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panijia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panijia is 389279. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Panijia 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 Panijia

As per Census 2011, Panijia village has a total population of 768 people, consisting of 395 males and 373 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 458 literate and 310 illiterate residents. Additionally, 716 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panijia

Panijia 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 Panijia

Public transport in the Panijia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Panijia is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Panijia is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panijia

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

Health Facilities in Panijia

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

FAQs about Panijia