Peturu - Pottangi, Koraput

Peturu is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Petteru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peturu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peturu is 430094. The village covers a total geographical area of 650 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Peturu

According to the 2011 Census, Peturu village had a total population of 611 people, including 290 males and 321 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.67%, with male literacy at 34.18% and female literacy at 12.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Peturu

Peturu 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 Peturu

Public transport in the Peturu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Peturu is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Peturu is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peturu

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

Health Facilities in Peturu

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

FAQs about Peturu