Pirulmal - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Pirulmal is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gochhandengaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirulmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirulmal is 422408. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Pirulmal

As per Census 2011, Pirulmal village has a total population of 275 people, consisting of 142 males and 133 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 150 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 183 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population275142133
Child Population (0–6 yrs)352015
Scheduled Castes (SC)472027
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18310182
Literate Population1509357
Illiterate Population1254976

Nearby Villages of Pirulmal

Pirulmal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SikelkupaSouth1.22 km
BudhikhamanEast1.28 km
KansilWest1.50 km
Jamlakh BahaliEast1.56 km
GunimundaNorth-East2.04 km
DangarmundaSouth-West2.12 km
KumerpataSouth-West2.40 km
DeulgudiNorth-West2.52 km
TalkunaSouth-East2.58 km
AmgaonEast2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pirulmal

Pirulmal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Pirulmal is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pirulmal is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirulmal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pirulmal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pirulmal

Where is Pirulmal located?

Pirulmal village is located in Madanpur Rampur Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pirulmal?

The Gram Panchayat of Pirulmal is Gochhandengaon.

What is the pincode of Pirulmal?

The pincode of Pirulmal is 766102.

What is the population of Pirulmal?

Pirulmal has a total population of 275, including 142 males and 133 females.

How many households are there in Pirulmal?

There are 71 households in Pirulmal.

What is the literacy rate in Pirulmal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pirulmal is 54.55%. Male literacy is 65.49% and female literacy is 42.86%.