Puturupada - Nuagad, Gajapati

Puturupada is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from R.udaygiri and around 70 km from Paralakhemundi. Putrupada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puturupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puturupada is 414233. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Puturupada 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 Puturupada

As per Census 2011, Puturupada village has a total population of 362 people, consisting of 196 males and 166 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 79 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 358 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Puturupada

Puturupada 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 Puturupada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Puturupada. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Puturupada is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Puturupada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puturupada

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

Health Facilities in Puturupada

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

FAQs about Puturupada