Putaketa

Putaketa is a village located in Kantamal tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kantamal (tehsildar office) and 95km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Baragaon is the gram panchayat of Putaketa village.

Here you can discover what makes Putaketa unique in its vibrant Kantamal-Baudh region. You’ll see Putaketa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Putaketa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Putaketa is 417800. The village spans a total geographical area of 393 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762017. Balangir is nearest town to Putaketa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 61km away.

When it comes to local governance, Putaketa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kantamal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Putaketa

Population of Putaketa

According to the 2011 Census, Putaketa has a total population of about 388, with approximately 199 males and 189 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 73 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 54 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 128. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.38%, with male literacy at about 68.34% and female literacy near 39.68%. There are around 98 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Putaketa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Putaketa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Putaketa. As per the 2011 stats, Putaketa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Putaketa

Knowing the nearby villages of Putaketa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Putaketa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Putaketa