Papi - Binika, Sonepur

Papi is a village situated in the Binika tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Binika and around 48 km from Subarnapur. Bhandar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Papi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papi is 419067. The village covers a total geographical area of 426 hectares and falls under the 767019 pincode. Binika is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Papi

According to the 2011 Census, Papi village had a total population of 1,260 people, including 626 males and 634 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.60%, with male literacy at 88.16% and female literacy at 62.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 300.

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

Nearby Villages of Papi

Papi 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 Papi

Papi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Binika to Papi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Papi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Papi

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

Health Facilities in Papi

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

FAQs about Papi