Purusottampur
About Purusottampur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Purusottampur village is 392314. Purusottampur village is located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Purusottampur village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 104 hectares. Purusottampur has a total population of 657 peoples, out of which male population is 332 while female population is 325. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 978 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of purusottampur village is 76.26% out of which 82.53% males and 69.85% females are literate. There are about 178 houses in purusottampur village. Pincode of purusottampur village locality is 757055.
When it comes to administration, Purusottampur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Purusottampur village comes under Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balasore Lok Sabha constituency. Jaleswar is nearest town to purusottampur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
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Population of Purusottampur
The population details of Purusottampur cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 657 | 332 | 325 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 77 | 37 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 268 | 129 | 139 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 45 | 21 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 501 | 274 | 227 |
| Illiterate Population | 156 | 58 | 98 |
Connectivity of Purusottampur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Purusottampur
Where is Purusottampur located?
Purusottampur village is situated in Basta Tehsil, within the Baleshwar district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purusottampur?
Purusottampur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Purusottampur?
The pincode of Purusottampur is 757055, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Purusottampur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purusottampur is 657, with 332 males and 325 females.
How many households are there in Purusottampur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Purusottampur village has a total of 178 households.
What is the literacy rate in Purusottampur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purusottampur is 76.26%. The male literacy rate is 82.53%, while the female literacy rate is 69.85%.