Baunsa Pani - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Baunsa Pani is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Mahuldiha and around 135 km from Baripada. Salchua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baunsa Pani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunsa Pani is 391337. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Baunsa Pani 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 Baunsa Pani

According to the 2011 Census, Baunsa Pani village had a total population of 1,035 people, including 498 males and 537 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.53%, with male literacy at 55.84% and female literacy at 28.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 800.

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

Nearby Villages of Baunsa Pani

Baunsa Pani 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 Baunsa Pani

Baunsa Pani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Baunsa Pani is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baunsa Pani is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baunsa Pani

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

Health Facilities in Baunsa Pani

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

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