Putukigrinjal - Bijepur, Bargarh

Putukigrinjal is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Saipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putukigrinjal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putukigrinjal is 380413. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Putukigrinjal

As per Census 2011, Putukigrinjal village has a total population of 850 people, consisting of 441 males and 409 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 509 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 353 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Putukigrinjal

Putukigrinjal 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 Putukigrinjal

Putukigrinjal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Putukigrinjal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Putukigrinjal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putukigrinjal

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

Health Facilities in Putukigrinjal

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

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