Papuni

Papuni is a village located in Kodinga tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Kodinga (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Metigam is the gram panchayat of Papuni village.

Here you can discover what makes Papuni unique in its vibrant Kodinga-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Papuni’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Papuni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Papuni is 427783. The village spans a total geographical area of 524 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764075. Nabarangapur is nearest town to Papuni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Papuni village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dabugam Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Papuni

Population of Papuni

According to the 2011 Census, Papuni has a total population of about 1,318, with approximately 661 males and 657 females. The sex ratio is around 993 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 271 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 201 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 897. The overall literacy rate is approximately 29.14%, with male literacy at about 39.94% and female literacy near 18.26%. There are around 284 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Papuni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Papuni

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Papuni. As per the 2011 stats, Papuni had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Papuni

Knowing the nearby villages of Papuni helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Papuni.

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