Purnachandrapur - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Purnachandrapur is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Rasagobindapur and around 50 km from Baripada. Amarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purnachandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purnachandrapur is 390152. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 757055 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Purnachandrapur

As per Census 2011, Purnachandrapur village has a total population of 561 people, consisting of 283 males and 278 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 480 literate and 81 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population561283278
Child Population (0–6 yrs)573324
Literate Population480245235
Illiterate Population813843

Nearby Villages of Purnachandrapur

Purnachandrapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BankatiSouth-West1.13 km
BrahmapurEast1.29 km
AdhamangalpurNorth1.35 km
MirdhapurNorth-West1.39 km
PraharajpurWest2.19 km
HaripurNorth-East2.33 km
MahuliaEast2.37 km
DuarsuniNorth-West2.56 km
SekhsariSouth-East2.69 km
AmaradaWest2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Purnachandrapur

Purnachandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Purnachandrapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Purnachandrapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purnachandrapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Purnachandrapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Purnachandrapur

Where is Purnachandrapur located?

Purnachandrapur village is located in Rasgobindpur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purnachandrapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Purnachandrapur is Amarda.

What is the pincode of Purnachandrapur?

The pincode of Purnachandrapur is 757055.

What is the population of Purnachandrapur?

Purnachandrapur has a total population of 561, including 283 males and 278 females.

How many households are there in Purnachandrapur?

There are 120 households in Purnachandrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Purnachandrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purnachandrapur is 85.56%. Male literacy is 86.57% and female literacy is 84.53%.