Putka - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Putka is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Putka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putka is 445989. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.85 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Putka

According to the 2011 Census, Putka village had a total population of 1,133 people, including 567 males and 566 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.19%, with male literacy at 86.83% and female literacy at 67.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Putka

Putka 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 Putka

Putka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Putka is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Putka is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putka

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

Health Facilities in Putka

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

FAQs about Putka