Pubakhanda - Niali, Cuttack

Pubakhanda is a village situated in the Niali tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 0.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niali and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Niali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pubakhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pubakhanda is 400346. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 754004 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Pubakhanda

As per Census 2011, Pubakhanda village has a total population of 6,081 people, consisting of 3,034 males and 3,047 females. The village has 1,315 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 669 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,708 literate and 1,373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,290 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 229 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pubakhanda

Pubakhanda 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 Pubakhanda

Pubakhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Pubakhanda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Pubakhanda is about 40 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 Pubakhanda

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

Health Facilities in Pubakhanda

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

FAQs about Pubakhanda