Purena - Bhakhara, Dhamtari

Purena is a village situated in the Bhakhara tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Kurud and around 32 km from Dhamtari. Kumhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purena is 446781. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.35 hectares and falls under the 493770 pincode. Bhakhara is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Kurud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purena

According to the 2011 Census, Purena village had a total population of 507 people, including 258 males and 249 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.22%, with male literacy at 87.56% and female literacy at 66.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Public transport in the Purena is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirry, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhakhara to Purena is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Purena is about 32 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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