Purusotampur - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Purusotampur is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bhuasuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purusotampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purusotampur is 389645. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 49 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 Saraskana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purusotampur

According to the 2011 Census, Purusotampur village had a total population of 344 people, including 180 males and 164 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.05%, with male literacy at 53.33% and female literacy at 27.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Buramara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Purusotampur is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Purusotampur is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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