Putina - Bhograi, Balasore

Putina is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Kamarda and around 78 km from Baleshwar. Putina village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putina is 391907. The village covers a total geographical area of 670 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Putina

According to the 2011 Census, Putina village had a total population of 3,922 people, including 2,043 males and 1,879 females, living in 967 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.50%, with male literacy at 95.31% and female literacy at 81.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Putina

Putina 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 Putina

Putina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Putina is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Putina is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putina

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

Health Facilities in Putina

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

FAQs about Putina