Pujaribharandi - Umarkote, Nabarangpur

Pujaribharandi is a village situated in the Umarkote tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Umarkote and around 70 km from Nabarangapur . Chikalapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pujaribharandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pujaribharandi is 427355. The village covers a total geographical area of 497 hectares and falls under the 764073 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Pujaribharandi

According to the 2011 Census, Pujaribharandi village had a total population of 1,443 people, including 719 males and 724 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.08%, with male literacy at 64.77% and female literacy at 41.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 912.

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

Nearby Villages of Pujaribharandi

Pujaribharandi 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 Pujaribharandi

Pujaribharandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amagura, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Pujaribharandi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Pujaribharandi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pujaribharandi

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

Health Facilities in Pujaribharandi

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

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