Purastampur - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Purastampur is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Ektali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purastampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purastampur is 402623. The village covers a total geographical area of 384 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Purastampur

According to the 2011 Census, Purastampur village had a total population of 1,216 people, including 610 males and 606 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 83.52% and female literacy at 74.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Purastampur

Purastampur 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 Purastampur

Public transport in the Purastampur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Purastampur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Purastampur is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purastampur

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

Health Facilities in Purastampur

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

FAQs about Purastampur