Pudusil - Kashipur, Rayagada

Pudusil is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada .

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudusil is 425814. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Rayagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pudusil

According to the 2011 Census, Pudusil village had a total population of 534 people, including 255 males and 279 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.21%, with male literacy at 21.54% and female literacy at 6.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Pudusil

Pudusil 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 Pudusil

Pudusil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pudusil is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pudusil is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pudusil

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

Health Facilities in Pudusil

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

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