Purunabandhogoda - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Purunabandhogoda is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Sainkul and around 105 km from Kendujhar. Purana Bandhogada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunabandhogoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunabandhogoda is 387314. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Purunabandhogoda

According to the 2011 Census, Purunabandhogoda village had a total population of 762 people, including 385 males and 377 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.95%, with male literacy at 95.71% and female literacy at 88.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunabandhogoda

Purunabandhogoda 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 Purunabandhogoda

Purunabandhogoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Purunabandhogoda is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Purunabandhogoda is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunabandhogoda

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

Health Facilities in Purunabandhogoda

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

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