Purunakatak - Harabhanga, Boudh

Purunakatak is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Puruna Katak and around 30 km from Baudh. Purunakatak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunakatak is 418612. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 762013 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Purunakatak

According to the 2011 Census, Purunakatak village had a total population of 2,528 people, including 1,234 males and 1,294 females, living in 603 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.77%, with male literacy at 94.36% and female literacy at 81.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 607, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunakatak

Purunakatak 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 Purunakatak

Purunakatak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Purunakatak is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Purunakatak 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 Purunakatak

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

Health Facilities in Purunakatak

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

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