Pustapur - Khallikote, Ganjam

Pustapur is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Khalikote and around 50 km from Chatrapur. Kanchana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pustapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pustapur is 411900. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 761031 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pustapur 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 Pustapur

According to the 2011 Census, Pustapur village had a total population of 2,027 people, including 1,078 males and 949 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.01%, with male literacy at 76.42% and female literacy at 53.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Pustapur

Pustapur 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 Pustapur

Pustapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Pustapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pustapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pustapur

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

Health Facilities in Pustapur

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

FAQs about Pustapur