Indian Village Directory

Purikona Village

Purikona is an inhabited village in Bishamakatak Tahasil of Rayagada district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 425447, the Census 2011 record lists 625 people in 143 households and the reported area is 304 hectares. The local references include Kanabai Gram Panchayat, Bishamakatak CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gunupur at about 60 km.

In short:

Purikona is a village in Bishamakatak Tahasil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 425447 and 625 people in 143 households.

Village Code425447
Population625
Households143
Area304 hectares
Nearest TownGunupur

Detailed village profile

Purikona at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 625 people, 304 hectares of reported area and Gunupur as the nearest town reference for Purikona, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Rayagada
Tahasil Bishamakatak
CD Block Bishamakatak
Gram Panchayat Kanabai
  • Purikona falls under Bishamakatak Tahasil in Rayagada district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 425447.
  • The record lists 625 people living in 143 households.
  • The reported village area is 304 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gunupur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Purikona
Census Village Code
425447
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Rayagada
District Census Code
396
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bishamakatak
Sub-district Census Code
03175
CD Block
Bishamakatak
Gram Panchayat
Kanabai
Households
143
Population
625
Male Population
290
Female Population
335
Sex Ratio
1,155.17
Area
304 hectares
Area
3.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Gunupur
Nearest Town Distance
60 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
765019
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 205.59 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.37 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.36% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 95.52% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Purikona in the official administrative record. Census village code 425447, Kanabai Gram Panchayat and Bishamakatak CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
396
Sub-district Census Code
03175
Village Census Code
425447
CD Block Code
0276
Gram Panchayat Code
12
CD Block Name
Bishamakatak
Gram Panchayat Name
Kanabai

Location and Distance

Gunupur is the nearest town listed for Purikona, about 60 km away. Rayagada is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bishamakatak
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Rayagada
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gunupur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gunupur
Distance within State/UT
60 km
Nearest Town
Gunupur
Distance from Nearest Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
304 hectares
Area
3.04 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 625 people in 143 households, with 290 male residents and 335 female residents. The average household size is 4.37, and SC share is 3.36% and ST share is 95.52% for Purikona. Population density works out to about 205.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
143
Total Population
625
Male Population
290
Female Population
335
Sex Ratio
1,155.17
Average Household Size
4.37
SC Population
21
SC Male Population
14
SC Female Population
7
SC Population Share
3.36
ST Population
597
ST Male Population
273
ST Female Population
324
ST Population Share
95.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Purikona list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Purikona. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purikona include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.21 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Purikona include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Purikona include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Purikona is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Purikona show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Arhar and net sown area is 73.54 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Arhar
Forest Area In Hectares
112.57 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
76.07
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
15.7 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9.09 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.8 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
73.54
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
73.54 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purikona

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 67%
CRM 2 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Indian Overseas Bank 2 33%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 17%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 765019 Rayagada Bishamakatak Bishamakatak (Ct) Rayagada Bissam Cuttack, Rayagada, Odisha, 765019
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 765019 Rayagada Bishamakatak Bishamakatak (Ct) Block Premises Bissam Cuttack Rayaga Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra Block Development Office Campus, Rayagada, Odisha, 765019
State Bank of India ATM 765019 Rayagada Bishamakatak Bishamakatak (Ct) Rayagada Salt Krishna Street Bissamkatak, Rayagada, Odisha, 765019
State Bank of India ATM 765019 Rayagada Bishamakatak Bishamakatak (Ct) Rayagada ATM Sbi Bishamkatak, Rayagada, Odisha, 765019
State Bank of India ATM 765019 Rayagada Bishamakatak Bishamakatak (Ct) Near Bus Stand Bishamakatak, Rayagada, Odisha, 765019
Indian Overseas Bank CRM 765019 Rayagada Bishamakatak Bishamakatak (Ct) Rayagada Bissam Cuttack, Teh.rayagada, 765019, Rayagada, Odisha, 765019

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Purikona village located?

Purikona is in Bishamakatak Tahasil of Rayagada district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Purikona village in?

Purikona village is in Rayagada district.

Which state is Purikona village in?

Purikona village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Purikona under?

Purikona comes under Bishamakatak Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Purikona?

The Census village code of Purikona is 425447.

Which Gram Panchayat is Purikona under?

Purikona is listed under Kanabai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bishamakatak.

What is the population of Purikona village?

The village record lists 625 people and 143 households for Purikona.

How many households are in Purikona village?

The village record lists 143 households for Purikona.

What is the male and female population of Purikona?

The record lists 290 male residents and 335 female residents for Purikona.

What is the sex ratio of Purikona village?

The sex ratio of Purikona is 1,155.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Purikona village?

The reported geographical area of Purikona is 304 hectares.

What is the population density of Purikona village?

The approximate population density of Purikona is 205.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Purikona?

The nearest town listed for Purikona is Gunupur, about 60 km away.

How far is Purikona from the district headquarters?

Purikona is about 40 km from Rayagada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Purikona from the sub-district headquarters?

Purikona is about 25 km from Bishamakatak, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Purikona?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Purikona.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Purikona?

For Purikona, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ragi and Arhar and net sown area is 73.54 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purikona?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purikona. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.