Prachandapur - Delanga, Puri

Prachandapur is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Satyabadi and around 38 km from Puri. Dhankera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prachandapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prachandapur is 409690. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 752016 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Prachandapur

According to the 2011 Census, Prachandapur village had a total population of 338 people, including 149 males and 189 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,268 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.49%, with male literacy at 96.97% and female literacy at 81.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Prachandapur

Prachandapur 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 Prachandapur

Prachandapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Delang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Prachandapur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Prachandapur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Prachandapur

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

Health Facilities in Prachandapur

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

FAQs about Prachandapur