Purunabedha - Khallikote, Ganjam

Purunabedha is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from Khalikote and around 53 km from Chatrapur. Bikrampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunabedha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunabedha is 411869. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 761032 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Purunabedha

According to the 2011 Census, Purunabedha village had a total population of 102 people, including 63 males and 39 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 619 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 80.33% and female literacy at 56.76%.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunabedha

Purunabedha 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 Purunabedha

Purunabedha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Purunabedha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Purunabedha is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunabedha

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

Health Facilities in Purunabedha

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

FAQs about Purunabedha