Puhundi - Patrapur, Ganjam

Puhundi is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from Jarada and around 85 km from Chatrapur. Turubudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puhundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puhundi is 413120. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 761209 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Puhundi

According to the 2011 Census, Puhundi village had a total population of 1,047 people, including 548 males and 499 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.08%, with male literacy at 84.19% and female literacy at 56.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Puhundi

Puhundi 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 Puhundi

Puhundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Puhundi is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Puhundi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puhundi

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

Health Facilities in Puhundi

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

FAQs about Puhundi