Putugaon - Barbil, Keonjhar

Putugaon is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Joda and around 77 km from Kendujhar. Anseikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putugaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putugaon is 385309. The village covers a total geographical area of 550 hectares and falls under the 758038 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Putugaon

According to the 2011 Census, Putugaon village had a total population of 738 people, including 369 males and 369 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.92%, with male literacy at 54.39% and female literacy at 28.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 656.

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

Nearby Villages of Putugaon

Putugaon 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 Putugaon

Putugaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deojhar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Putugaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Putugaon is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putugaon

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

Health Facilities in Putugaon

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

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