Purunabhata - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Purunabhata is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Kalyansinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunabhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunabhata is 425533. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Purunabhata

According to the 2011 Census, Purunabhata village had a total population of 176 people, including 81 males and 95 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,173 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.85%, with male literacy at 28.99% and female literacy at 15.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunabhata

Purunabhata 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 Purunabhata

Public transport in the Purunabhata is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Purunabhata is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Purunabhata is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunabhata

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

Health Facilities in Purunabhata

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

FAQs about Purunabhata