Panaposi - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Panaposi is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Jashipur and around 117 km from Baripada. Tilakuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panaposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panaposi is 388438. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Panaposi

As per Census 2011, Panaposi village has a total population of 242 people, consisting of 125 males and 117 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population242125117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1679
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1669670
Illiterate Population762947

Nearby Villages of Panaposi

Panaposi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SirakoliWest0.94 km
ItigharaSouth-East0.97 km
TilakotiNorth1.24 km
TakudipalaSouth-West1.84 km
BhanjakiaEast2.15 km
DharmabedaWest2.18 km
BhagabandiNorth-East2.48 km
BadamentaSouth2.51 km
ReteisahiNorth-West2.66 km
KantasimilaWest2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Panaposi

Panaposi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Panaposi is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Panaposi is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panaposi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Panaposi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Panaposi

Where is Panaposi located?

Panaposi village is located in Raruan Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Panaposi?

The Gram Panchayat of Panaposi is Tilakuti.

What is the pincode of Panaposi?

The pincode of Panaposi is 757036.

What is the population of Panaposi?

Panaposi has a total population of 242, including 125 males and 117 females.

How many households are there in Panaposi?

There are 74 households in Panaposi.

What is the literacy rate in Panaposi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panaposi is 68.60%. Male literacy is 76.80% and female literacy is 59.83%.