Purantarai
About Purantarai
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Purantarai village is 450076. Purantarai village is located in Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 5km away from Dantewada, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Purantarai village. As per 2009 stats, Upet is the gram panchayat of Purantarai village.
The total geographical area of village is 463.58 hectares. Purantarai has a total population of 449 peoples, out of which male population is 230 while female population is 219. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 952 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of purantarai village is 40.53% out of which 54.35% males and 26.03% females are literate. There are about 118 houses in purantarai village. Pincode of purantarai village locality is 494449.
When it comes to administration, Purantarai village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Purantarai village comes under Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bastar Lok Sabha constituency. Dantewada is nearest town to purantarai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.
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Population of Purantarai
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 449 | 230 | 219 |
| Literate Population | 182 | 125 | 57 |
| Illiterate Population | 267 | 105 | 162 |
Connectivity of Purantarai
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Purantarai
Where is Purantarai located?
Purantarai village is situated in Dantewada Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purantarai?
The Gram Panchayat of Purantarai is Upet (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Purantarai?
The pincode of Purantarai is 494449, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Purantarai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purantarai is 449, with 230 males and 219 females.
How many households are there in Purantarai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Purantarai village has a total of 118 households.
What is the literacy rate in Purantarai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purantarai is 40.53%. The male literacy rate is 54.35%, while the female literacy rate is 26.03%.