Putu - Dharakote, Ganjam

Putu is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharakote and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Jaga Mohan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putu is 411305. The village covers a total geographical area of 236 hectares and falls under the 761107 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Putu

According to the 2011 Census, Putu village had a total population of 607 people, including 303 males and 304 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.32%, with male literacy at 93.14% and female literacy at 81.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Putu

Putu 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 Putu

Public transport in the Putu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Putu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Putu 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 Putu

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

Health Facilities in Putu

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

FAQs about Putu