Pubal - Sukinda, Jajpur

Pubal is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Sukinda and around 66 km from Jajapur . Dudhujori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pubal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pubal is 400427. The village covers a total geographical area of 557 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Pubal

According to the 2011 Census, Pubal village had a total population of 858 people, including 465 males and 393 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.92%, with male literacy at 48.82% and female literacy at 23.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 618.

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

Nearby Villages of Pubal

Pubal 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 Pubal

Pubal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Pubal is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Pubal is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pubal

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

Health Facilities in Pubal

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

FAQs about Pubal