Puruna Katak
Puruna Katak is a Town and Tehsil in Baudh District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Puruna Katak Block (CD) is 03131. The total area of Puruna Katak Tehsil is 313 km². Puruna Katak has a sex ratio of approximately 1025 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puruna Katak Tehsil
Puruna Katak Tehsil has a total of 116 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Puruna Katak Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adapaju | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (66 km) |
| 2 | Adenigarh | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (48 km) |
| 3 | Badabandha | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (23 km) |
| 4 | Badalasahi | Adenigarh | Phulabani (61 km) |
| 5 | Baghuakata | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (27 km) |
| 6 | Bahali | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (43 km) |
| 7 | Balaju | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (62 km) |
| 8 | Balanda | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (32 km) |
| 9 | Banibhusanpur | Banibhusanpur | Phulabani (34 km) |
| 10 | Bankpaju | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (59 km) |
| 11 | Bansijore | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (55 km) |
| 12 | Barabani | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (23 km) |
| 13 | Baring | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (37 km) |
| 14 | Bhabanipur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (27 km) |
| 15 | Bhainripathar | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (38 km) |
| 16 | Bhimkhol | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (31 km) |
| 17 | Birapratappur | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (35 km) |
| 18 | Brahmangan | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (34 km) |
| 19 | Buduni | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (68 km) |
| 20 | Burbi | Talagaon | Phulabani (62 km) |
| 21 | Burubuda | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (32 km) |
| 22 | Chaurpur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (32 km) |
| 23 | Chelilendi | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (30 km) |
| 24 | Chhatrapada | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (69 km) |
| 25 | Chhatrapur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (31 km) |
| 26 | Dakapadar | Talagaon | Baudhgarh (72 km) |
| 27 | Dhipasahi | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (65 km) |
| 28 | Dhundu | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (70 km) |
| 29 | Digpadar | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (42 km) |
| 30 | Digsira | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (33 km) |
| 31 | Gadimunda | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (50 km) |
| 32 | Gandapaju | Talagaon | Baudhgarh (70 km) |
| 33 | Ghantapali | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (27 km) |
| 34 | Gheemuhani | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (29 km) |
| 35 | Ghodadian | Banibhusanpur | Phulabani (34 km) |
| 36 | Gochhabari | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (88 km) |
| 37 | Gochhasahi | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (61 km) |
| 38 | Gorasahi | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (53 km) |
| 39 | Gunduribida | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (40 km) |
| 40 | Gundurisahi | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (47 km) |
| 41 | Haridabida | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (51 km) |
| 42 | Indrapur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (32 km) |
| 43 | Jaipur | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (29 km) |
| 44 | Jajpur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (29 km) |
| 45 | Jamupadar | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (34 km) |
| 46 | Jhadrajing | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (34 km) |
| 47 | Jharkata | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (22 km) |
| 48 | Jiankata | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (31 km) |
| 49 | Jirad | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (38 km) |
| 50 | Jubarajpur | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (27 km) |
| 51 | Kachpaju | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (59 km) |
| 52 | Kalakhandi | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (34 km) |
| 53 | Kalimati | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (45 km) |
| 54 | Kamalpur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (32 km) |
| 55 | Kandara | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (58 km) |
| 56 | Kanpur | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (37 km) |
| 57 | Kantiapadar | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (25 km) |
| 58 | Karadakotha | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (41 km) |
| 59 | Karanjakata | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (41 km) |
| 60 | Khalgadu | Talagaon | Baudhgarh (72 km) |
| 61 | Khaliapali | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (26 km) |
| 62 | Khandahata | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (35 km) |
| 63 | Khuntapada | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (50 km) |
| 64 | Kitangapada | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (38 km) |
| 65 | Krusnapali | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (30 km) |
| 66 | Kuchuda | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (60 km) |
| 67 | Kuchupaju | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (50 km) |
| 68 | Kundurkata | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (44 km) |
| 69 | Kusumjholi | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (43 km) |
| 70 | Kutuniapada | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (29 km) |
| 71 | Laxmanpur | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (45 km) |
| 72 | Lengerpaju | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (72 km) |
| 73 | Loigam | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (21 km) |
| 74 | Lokapada | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (34 km) |
| 75 | Lundrujore | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (31 km) |
| 76 | Lunibahal | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (30 km) |
| 77 | Madhapur | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (56 km) |
| 78 | Mandali | Adenigarh | Phulabani (67 km) |
| 79 | Manikpur | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (29 km) |
| 80 | Manipur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (27 km) |
| 81 | Marding | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (39 km) |
| 82 | Musad | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (30 km) |
| 83 | Nuagam | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (45 km) |
| 84 | Pabulipada | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (43 km) |
| 85 | Pandamaska | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (70 km) |
| 86 | Patdohali | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (39 km) |
| 87 | Phalpaju | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (80 km) |
| 88 | Phuljhori | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (32 km) |
| 89 | Pichikodi | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (40 km) |
| 90 | Pitambarpur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (34 km) |
| 91 | Purunakatak | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (30 km) |
| 92 | Rajing | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (31 km) |
| 93 | Raniganja | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (53 km) |
| 94 | Rasahi | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (66 km) |
| 95 | Ratanpur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (32 km) |
| 96 | Rugudipali | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (32 km) |
| 97 | Saberi | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (64 km) |
| 98 | Salkata | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (61 km) |
| 99 | Saradhapur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (33 km) |
| 100 | Singanibida | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (37 km) |
| 101 | Solagadu | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (54 km) |
| 102 | Sorisapankal | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (43 km) |
| 103 | Sukapali | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (27 km) |
| 104 | Sulketi | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (31 km) |
| 105 | Sulugaon | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (69 km) |
| 106 | Surtaganda | Adenigarh | Baudhgarh (47 km) |
| 107 | Tabhapadar | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (26 km) |
| 108 | Talapadar | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (26 km) |
| 109 | Tarusingh | Lunibahal | Baudhgarh (29 km) |
| 110 | Thidikajore | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (36 km) |
| 111 | Tileswar | Tileswar | Baudhgarh (35 km) |
| 112 | Tilikup | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (42 km) |
| 113 | Tukulunda | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (43 km) |
| 114 | Tukulundajungle | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (69 km) |
| 115 | Udepur | Purunakatak | Baudhgarh (32 km) |
| 116 | Uparkata | Banibhusanpur | Baudhgarh (43 km) |
Population of Puruna Katak Tehsil
The population profile of Puruna Katak Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Puruna Katak Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,887 | 36,887 | N/A |
| Male Population | 18,207 | 18,207 | N/A |
| Female Population | 18,680 | 18,680 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,891 | 4,891 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,405 | 2,405 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,486 | 2,486 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 23,891 | 23,891 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,717 | 13,717 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,174 | 10,174 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 12,996 | 12,996 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,490 | 4,490 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,506 | 8,506 | N/A |
| Total Households | 9,212 | 9,212 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 36,887 people. Includes nearly 18,207 males and 18,680 females. Rural population is about 36,887 people.
- There are around 4,891 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,405 boys and 2,486 girls.
- Literate population is about 23,891 people. Non-literate population is around 12,996 people.
- There are nearly 9,212 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Puruna Katak Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,355 | 10,355 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,079 | 5,079 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,276 | 5,276 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 6,605 | 6,605 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,053 | 3,053 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,552 | 3,552 | N/A |
| Population Density | 118 / km² | 118 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puruna Katak Tehsil is approximately 10,355 people, including 5,079 males and 5,276 females. Around 10,355 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puruna Katak Tehsil is about 6,605 people, including 3,053 males and 3,552 females. Around 6,605 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 118 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 118 people per sq. km.