Petupali - Sohela, Bargarh

Petupali is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Melchhamunda and around 42 km from Bargarh. Petupali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petupali is 380147. The village covers a total geographical area of 687 hectares and falls under the 768034 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Petupali 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 Petupali

According to the 2011 Census, Petupali village had a total population of 2,527 people, including 1,202 males and 1,325 females, living in 598 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.53%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 69.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Petupali

Petupali 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 Petupali

Petupali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Petupali is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Petupali is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petupali

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

Health Facilities in Petupali

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

FAQs about Petupali