Purusotampur - Gandia, Dhenkanal

Purusotampur is a village situated in the Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Nihalprasad and around 45 km from Dhenkanal. Mandar A serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purusotampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purusotampur is 402774. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 759016 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Purusotampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Purusotampur

According to the 2011 Census, Purusotampur village had a total population of 117 people, including 59 males and 58 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.88%, with male literacy at 47.92% and female literacy at 40.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Purusotampur

Purusotampur 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 Purusotampur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Purusotampur. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Purusotampur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Purusotampur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purusotampur

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

Health Facilities in Purusotampur

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

FAQs about Purusotampur