Purena - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Purena is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Baloda and around 20 km from Janjgir. Purena village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purena is 436701. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.1 hectares and falls under the 495669 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Akaltara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purena

According to the 2011 Census, Purena village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 591 males and 562 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.26%, with male literacy at 83.88% and female literacy at 57.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 409, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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 Balpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Purena is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Purena is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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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