Pujipadar - Narala, Kalahandi

Pujipadar is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mandel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pujipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pujipadar is 422763. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 766110 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Pujipadar 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 Pujipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Pujipadar village had a total population of 862 people, including 435 males and 427 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.49%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 61.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Pujipadar

Pujipadar 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 Pujipadar

Public transport in the Pujipadar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Pujipadar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pujipadar is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pujipadar

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

Health Facilities in Pujipadar

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

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