Puania - Khandapada, Nayagarh

Puania is a village situated in the Khandapada tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandapada and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Khalisahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puania is 406042. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 752077 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Puania

According to the 2011 Census, Puania village had a total population of 1,359 people, including 703 males and 656 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.80%, with male literacy at 92.28% and female literacy at 72.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308.

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

Nearby Villages of Puania

Puania 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 Puania

Puania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Puania is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Puania is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puania

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

Health Facilities in Puania

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

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