Panposh - Bisra, Sundargarh

Panposh is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Bondamunda and around 110 km from Sundargarh. Jamsera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panposh is 384553. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 769004 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Panposh

According to the 2011 Census, Panposh village had a total population of 1,147 people, including 580 males and 567 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.05%, with male literacy at 73.65% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 847.

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

Nearby Villages of Panposh

Panposh 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 Panposh

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Panposh. The nearest railway station is Bondamunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Panposh is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Panposh is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panposh

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

Health Facilities in Panposh

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

FAQs about Panposh