Puripada - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Puripada is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Narada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puripada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puripada is 394527. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Puripada 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 Puripada

According to the 2011 Census, Puripada village had a total population of 613 people, including 313 males and 300 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.01%, with male literacy at 94.01% and female literacy at 81.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Puripada

Puripada 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 Puripada

Puripada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Puripada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Puripada is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puripada

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

Health Facilities in Puripada

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

FAQs about Puripada