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

According to the 2011 Census, Putisbahal village had a total population of 504 people, including 269 males and 235 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.02%, with male literacy at 59.39% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

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:

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