Panposi - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Panposi is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Rairangpur Town and around 83 km from Baripada. Purunapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panposi is 387652. The village covers a total geographical area of 281 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 3 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 Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panposi

As per Census 2011, Panposi village has a total population of 337 people, consisting of 167 males and 170 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 90 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Panposi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Panposi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Panposi is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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