Putura - Basta, Balasore

Putura is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Singla and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Putura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putura is 392214. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 756081 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Putura

According to the 2011 Census, Putura village had a total population of 796 people, including 406 males and 390 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.30%, with male literacy at 96.39% and female literacy at 83.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Putura

Putura 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 Putura

Putura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Putura is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Putura is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putura

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

Health Facilities in Putura

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

FAQs about Putura