Purena - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Purena is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Bahurta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purena is 438552. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.24 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Purena

According to the 2011 Census, Purena village had a total population of 782 people, including 400 males and 382 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.20%, with male literacy at 85.02% and female literacy at 54.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Purena

Purena 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 Purena

Purena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Purena is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Purena 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 Purena

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

Health Facilities in Purena

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

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