Putara - Rayagada, Gajapati

Putara is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Ramagiri and around 45 km from Paralakhemundi. Putara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putara is 415057. The village covers a total geographical area of 639 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Putara 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 Putara

According to the 2011 Census, Putara village had a total population of 446 people, including 197 males and 249 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,264 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.23%, with male literacy at 93.21% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Putara

Putara 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 Putara

Putara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Putara is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Putara 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 Putara

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

Health Facilities in Putara

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

FAQs about Putara