Prafullachandrapur - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Prafullachandrapur is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Sharata and around 80 km from Baripada. Kalamgadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prafullachandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prafullachandrapur is 391267. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 757079 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Prafullachandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Prafullachandrapur village had a total population of 613 people, including 301 males and 312 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.16%, with male literacy at 34.05% and female literacy at 19.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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

Nearby Villages of Prafullachandrapur

Prafullachandrapur 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 Prafullachandrapur

Public transport in the Prafullachandrapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Prafullachandrapur is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Prafullachandrapur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Prafullachandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Prafullachandrapur

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

FAQs about Prafullachandrapur