Pudingi - Hinjili, Ganjam

Pudingi is a village situated in the Hinjili tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinjili and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Burupada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pudingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudingi is 412282. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 761103 pincode. Hinjilicut is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pudingi

As per Census 2011, Pudingi village has a total population of 2,834 people, consisting of 1,417 males and 1,417 females. The village has 600 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 338 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,749 literate and 1,085 illiterate residents. Additionally, 971 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pudingi

Pudingi 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 Pudingi

Public transport in the Pudingi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinjilicut to Pudingi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pudingi 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 Pudingi

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

Health Facilities in Pudingi

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

FAQs about Pudingi