Parubhata - Baliguda, Kandhamal

Parubhata is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Khamankhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parubhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parubhata is 416502. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 762110 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Parubhata

According to the 2011 Census, Parubhata village had a total population of 270 people, including 129 males and 141 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.42%, with male literacy at 78.45% and female literacy at 53.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Parubhata

Parubhata 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 Parubhata

Parubhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Parubhata is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Parubhata is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parubhata

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

Health Facilities in Parubhata

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

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