Puspanga - Nuagad, Gajapati

Puspanga is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from R.udaygiri and around 74 km from Paralakhemundi. Sambalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puspanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puspanga is 414105. The village covers a total geographical area of 704 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 98 km away.

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

Population of Puspanga

According to the 2011 Census, Puspanga village had a total population of 562 people, including 255 males and 307 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,204 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.83%, with male literacy at 49.46% and female literacy at 25.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 542.

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

Nearby Villages of Puspanga

Puspanga 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 Puspanga

Puspanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Puspanga is about 98 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Puspanga is about 74 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 Puspanga

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

Health Facilities in Puspanga

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

FAQs about Puspanga