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

According to the 2011 Census, Purunadaspalla village had a total population of 1,391 people, including 730 males and 661 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.33%, with male literacy at 85.63% and female literacy at 68.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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