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LGD code: 390639
Pincode: 757025
Population: 1,893
Households: 512
Literacy rate: 61.6%
Sex ratio: 954 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 896

Census 2011 · in context

How Paunsia compares

By population, Paunsia ranks #9 of 213 villages in Barsahi mandal.

Literacy rate

61.6%

+5.7% vs mandal average

Paunsia: 61.6%
Barsahi mandal: 55.9%
Mayurbhanj district: 54.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

954

−35 vs mandal average

Paunsia: 954
Barsahi mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.5 vs mandal average

Paunsia: 3.7
Barsahi mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Paunsia

LGD code: 390639
Pincode: 757025
Population (Census 2011): 1,893
Population (projected 2026): 2,232
Households: 512
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 954
Literacy rate: 61.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krushna Chandra Patra
Block / Mandal: Barsahi

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Mayurbhanj district level

Then & Now

Paunsia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,893

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,232

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

512

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

604

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,893Census 2011
Households: 512Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 954 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,2322026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 604

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Mayurbhanj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mayurbhanj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mayurbhanj district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Paunsia?

The pincode of Paunsia, Barsahi mandal, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha is 757025.

In which district is Paunsia located?

Paunsia is a village in Barsahi mandal of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Paunsia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Paunsia village has a population of 1,893 across 512 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paunsia in?

Paunsia falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paunsia in?

Paunsia falls under the Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC #55) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Paunsia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Paunsia village is 61.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Paunsia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Paunsia village is 954 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paunsia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Paunsia, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Paunsia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paunsia village is 390639.

How big is Paunsia compared to other villages in Barsahi mandal?

Paunsia ranks 9 of 213 villages in Barsahi mandal by Census 2011 population (1,893 residents).

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Paunsia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Paunsia?

In which district is Paunsia located?

What is the population of Paunsia as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paunsia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paunsia in?

What is the literacy rate in Paunsia?

What is the sex ratio in Paunsia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paunsia?

What is the LGD code of Paunsia?

How big is Paunsia compared to other villages in Barsahi mandal?

Paunsia on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Paunsia

What is the pincode of Paunsia?

In which district is Paunsia located?

What is the population of Paunsia as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paunsia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paunsia in?

What is the literacy rate in Paunsia?

What is the sex ratio in Paunsia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paunsia?

What is the LGD code of Paunsia?

How big is Paunsia compared to other villages in Barsahi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Paunsia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Panic In Mayurbhanj Village As Bear Attacks Woman And Roams Freely For Hours

Woman Seriously Injured In Bear Attack In Mayurbhanj District

Tech-Savvy Thieves Spray Paint On CCTV & Tamper Alarm To Loot ATM In Mayurbhanj

Notable persons of Paunsia

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