Puturu - Gumma, Gajapati

Puturu is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Serango and around 45 km from Paralakhemundi. Bhubani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puturu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puturu is 414404. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Puturu

As per Census 2011, Puturu village has a total population of 132 people, consisting of 69 males and 63 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 26 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Puturu

Puturu 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 Puturu

Puturu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Puturu is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Puturu 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 Puturu

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

Health Facilities in Puturu

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

FAQs about Puturu