Prafullachandrapur Village Overview
Prafullachandrapur is a village in Sharata tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It lies about 35 km from Sharata tehsil headquarters and around 80 km from Baripada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kalamgadia is the Gram Panchayat for Prafullachandrapur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Prafullachandrapur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Prafullachandrapur is 391267. The village covers a geographical area of 212 hectares and has a pincode of 757079. 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 of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanjia Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Prafullachandrapur
Population & Demographics of Prafullachandrapur
This section provides population and demographic details of Prafullachandrapur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 613 | 301 | 312 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 116 | 69 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 516 | 252 | 264 |
| Literate Population | 130 | 79 | 51 |
| Illiterate Population | 483 | 222 | 261 |
Key population details of Prafullachandrapur village are given below:
- Prafullachandrapur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 613, including approximately 301 males and 312 females, with a sex ratio of 1036 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 516 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Prafullachandrapur village is low, with a literacy rate of about 21.21%.
- There are around 113 households in Prafullachandrapur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Prafullachandrapur
Transport facilities help residents of Prafullachandrapur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Prafullachandrapur
The following villages are located close to Prafullachandrapur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Prafullachandrapur
- Where is Prafullachandrapur located?
- Prafullachandrapur village is located in Sharata Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Prafullachandrapur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Prafullachandrapur is Kalamgadia (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Prafullachandrapur?
- The pincode of Prafullachandrapur is 757079.
- What is the population of Prafullachandrapur?
- Prafullachandrapur has a total population of 613, including 301 males and 312 females.
- How many households are there in Prafullachandrapur?
- There are 113 households in Prafullachandrapur.
- What is the literacy rate in Prafullachandrapur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Prafullachandrapur is 21.21%. Male literacy is 26.25% and female literacy is 16.35%.