Purusotampur - Chilika, Khordha

Purusotampur is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Balugaon and around 85 km from Khordha . Ankula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purusotampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purusotampur is 408233. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Purusotampur

As per Census 2011, Purusotampur village has a total population of 617 people, consisting of 328 males and 289 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 214 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Purusotampur

Purusotampur 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 Purusotampur

Purusotampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Purusotampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Purusotampur is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purusotampur

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

Health Facilities in Purusotampur

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

FAQs about Purusotampur