Pudamari - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Pudamari is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Patapur and around 62 km from Chatrapur. Padamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pudamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudamari is 412459. The village covers a total geographical area of 624 hectares and falls under the 761014 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Pudamari 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 Pudamari

According to the 2011 Census, Pudamari village had a total population of 6,297 people, including 3,154 males and 3,143 females, living in 1,308 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.93%, with male literacy at 63.95% and female literacy at 49.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Pudamari

Pudamari 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 Pudamari

Pudamari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Pudamari is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pudamari is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pudamari

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

Health Facilities in Pudamari

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

FAQs about Pudamari