Purastampur - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Purastampur is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Ranania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purastampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purastampur is 394542. The village covers a total geographical area of 38 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Purastampur

According to the 2011 Census, Purastampur village had a total population of 273 people, including 144 males and 129 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.70%, with male literacy at 99.19% and female literacy at 87.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Purastampur

Purastampur 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 Purastampur

Purastampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Purastampur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Purastampur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purastampur

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

Health Facilities in Purastampur

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

FAQs about Purastampur