Purunadaspalla - Dasapalla, Nayagarh

Purunadaspalla is a village situated in the Dasapalla tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasapalla and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Khamarsahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunadaspalla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunadaspalla is 405521. The village covers a total geographical area of 424 hectares and falls under the 752084 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Purunadaspalla

As per Census 2011, Purunadaspalla village has a total population of 1,391 people, consisting of 730 males and 661 females. The village has 346 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 962 literate and 429 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,391730661
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477671
Scheduled Castes (SC)453230223
Literate Population962560402
Illiterate Population429170259

Nearby Villages of Purunadaspalla

Purunadaspalla 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)
KaudaNorth-West1.48 km
DamahandiWest1.51 km
DindabhuinNorth-East1.55 km
SubalayaEast1.67 km
ArasahiSouth-East1.70 km
PaikbaghuaberaniSouth-West1.73 km
Sareni GandaSouth2.27 km
DihagaonNorth2.33 km
KhandapadaNorth-West2.44 km
Dwargaon Oraf DigdahanNorth-East2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Purunadaspalla

Purunadaspalla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Purunadaspalla is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunadaspalla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Purunadaspalla

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

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

FAQs about Purunadaspalla

Where is Purunadaspalla located?

Purunadaspalla village is located in Dasapalla Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purunadaspalla?

The Gram Panchayat of Purunadaspalla is Khamarsahi.

What is the pincode of Purunadaspalla?

The pincode of Purunadaspalla is 752084.

What is the population of Purunadaspalla?

Purunadaspalla has a total population of 1,391, including 730 males and 661 females.

How many households are there in Purunadaspalla?

There are 346 households in Purunadaspalla.

What is the literacy rate in Purunadaspalla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purunadaspalla is 69.16%. Male literacy is 76.71% and female literacy is 60.82%.