Pukali - Pottangi, Koraput

Pukali is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Pukali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pukali is 430078. The village covers a total geographical area of 1106 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Pukali 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 Pukali

According to the 2011 Census, Pukali village had a total population of 2,678 people, including 1,229 males and 1,449 females, living in 699 households. The sex ratio was 1,179 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.82%, with male literacy at 51.02% and female literacy at 35.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,231.

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

Nearby Villages of Pukali

Pukali 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 Pukali

Pukali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arakku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Pukali is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Pukali is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pukali

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

Health Facilities in Pukali

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

FAQs about Pukali