Panturi Village - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Panturi is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Dihapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panturi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panturi is 396252. The village covers a total geographical area of 447 hectares and falls under the 754215 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Panturi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kendrapara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Panturi

As per Census 2011, Panturi village has a total population of 2,439 people, consisting of 1,258 males and 1,181 females. The village has 435 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,806 literate and 633 illiterate residents. Additionally, 624 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panturi

Panturi 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 Panturi

Panturi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Panturi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Panturi is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panturi

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

Health Facilities in Panturi

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

FAQs about Panturi