Purusottampur (Khaira ) - Khaira, Balasore

Purusottampur (Khaira ) is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Khaira and around 52 km from Baleshwar. Khaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purusottampur (Khaira ) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purusottampur (Khaira ) is 393535. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 756048 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Purusottampur (Khaira )

According to the 2011 Census, Purusottampur (Khaira ) village had a total population of 840 people, including 423 males and 417 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.50%, with male literacy at 95.69% and female literacy at 83.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Purusottampur (Khaira )

Purusottampur (Khaira ) 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 Purusottampur (Khaira )

Purusottampur (Khaira ) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Purusottampur (Khaira ) is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Purusottampur (Khaira ) is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purusottampur (Khaira )

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

Health Facilities in Purusottampur (Khaira )

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

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