Prafullachandrapur - Udala, Mayurbhanj

Prafullachandrapur is a village situated in the Udala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udala and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kochiladiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prafullachandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prafullachandrapur is 391091. The village covers a total geographical area of 576 hectares and falls under the 757040 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Udala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Prafullachandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Prafullachandrapur village had a total population of 1,941 people, including 938 males and 1,003 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.26%, with male literacy at 71.01% and female literacy at 52.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,663.

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

Prafullachandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Prafullachandrapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Prafullachandrapur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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:

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