Purohitpur - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Purohitpur is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Choudwar and around 15 km from Cuttack. Agrahat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purohitpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purohitpur is 399263. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Purohitpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Choudwar-cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purohitpur

As per Census 2011, Purohitpur village has a total population of 317 people, consisting of 157 males and 160 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 178 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 221 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purohitpur

Purohitpur 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 Purohitpur

Public transport in the Purohitpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charbatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Purohitpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Purohitpur is about 15 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 Purohitpur

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

Health Facilities in Purohitpur

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

FAQs about Purohitpur