Purusottamapur - Kantamal, Boudh

Purusottamapur is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Manamunda and around 62 km from Baudh. Sundhipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purusottamapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purusottamapur is 418082. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 762016 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Purusottamapur

As per Census 2011, Purusottamapur village has a total population of 255 people, consisting of 134 males and 121 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 126 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purusottamapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Purusottamapur

Purusottamapur 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 Purusottamapur

Purusottamapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Purusottamapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Purusottamapur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purusottamapur

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

Health Facilities in Purusottamapur

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

FAQs about Purusottamapur