Puturikhaman - Panposh, Sundargarh

Puturikhaman is a village situated in the Panposh tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Biramitrapur and around 125 km from Sundargarh. Puturikhaman village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puturikhaman is 384334. The village covers a total geographical area of 544 hectares and falls under the 770039 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Puturikhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Puturikhaman village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 616 males and 620 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.43%, with male literacy at 79.39% and female literacy at 59.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,043.

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

Nearby Villages of Puturikhaman

Puturikhaman 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 Puturikhaman

Puturikhaman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Puturikhaman is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Puturikhaman is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puturikhaman

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

Health Facilities in Puturikhaman

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

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