Putiachura - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Putiachura is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Borguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putiachura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putiachura is 423918. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Putiachura

As per Census 2011, Putiachura village has a total population of 910 people, consisting of 461 males and 449 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 400 literate and 510 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Putiachura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Putiachura

Putiachura 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 Putiachura

Putiachura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Putiachura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Putiachura is about 48 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 Putiachura

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

Health Facilities in Putiachura

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

FAQs about Putiachura