Puturupali - Barpali, Bargarh

Puturupali is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Barapali and around 20 km from Bargarh. Bagbadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puturupali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puturupali is 380428. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 768029 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Puturupali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Puturupali

As per Census 2011, Puturupali village has a total population of 985 people, consisting of 496 males and 489 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 660 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 438 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Puturupali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Puturupali

Puturupali 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 Puturupali

Puturupali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Puturupali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Puturupali is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puturupali

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

Health Facilities in Puturupali

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

FAQs about Puturupali