Paniposi - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Paniposi is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jharpokharia and around 32 km from Baripada. Jalda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paniposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paniposi is 387994. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 757086 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Paniposi

According to the 2011 Census, Paniposi village had a total population of 493 people, including 243 males and 250 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.10%, with male literacy at 79.62% and female literacy at 58.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

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

Nearby Villages of Paniposi

Paniposi 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 Paniposi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Paniposi. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Paniposi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paniposi

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

Health Facilities in Paniposi

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

FAQs about Paniposi