Purantarai
About Purantarai
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Purantarai village is 450178. Purantarai village is located in Gidam tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Geedam (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Dantewada. As per 2009 stats, Bhogam is the gram panchayat of Purantarai village.
The total geographical area of village is 310.11 hectares. Purantarai has a total population of 609 peoples, out of which male population is 291 while female population is 318. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1092 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of purantarai village is 29.06% out of which 39.52% males and 19.50% females are literate. There are about 137 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. Bade Bacheli is nearest town to purantarai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
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Population of Purantarai
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 609 | 291 | 318 |
| Literate Population | 177 | 115 | 62 |
| Illiterate Population | 432 | 176 | 256 |
Connectivity of Purantarai
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 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 Gidam Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purantarai?
The Gram Panchayat of Purantarai is Bhogam (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 609, with 291 males and 318 females.
How many households are there in Purantarai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Purantarai village has a total of 137 households.
What is the literacy rate in Purantarai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purantarai is 29.06%. The male literacy rate is 39.52%, while the female literacy rate is 19.50%.