Puleswar - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur

Puleswar is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Biramaharajpur and around 35 km from Subarnapur. Kenjhariapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puleswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puleswar is 419304. The village covers a total geographical area of 443 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Puleswar

According to the 2011 Census, Puleswar village had a total population of 773 people, including 373 males and 400 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.49%, with male literacy at 88.65% and female literacy at 62.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Puleswar

Puleswar 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 Puleswar

Puleswar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Puleswar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Puleswar is about 35 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 Puleswar

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

Health Facilities in Puleswar

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

FAQs about Puleswar