Putisbahal - Patnagarh, Balangir

Putisbahal is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kerbeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putisbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putisbahal is 420590. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Putisbahal

As per Census 2011, Putisbahal village has a total population of 504 people, consisting of 269 males and 235 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 205 literate and 299 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 411 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Putisbahal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Putisbahal

Putisbahal 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 Putisbahal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Putisbahal. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Putisbahal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Putisbahal is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putisbahal

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

Health Facilities in Putisbahal

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

FAQs about Putisbahal