Puranga - Bagicha, Jashpur

Puranga is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Tangerdih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puranga is 433660. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.66 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Puranga

According to the 2011 Census, Puranga village had a total population of 522 people, including 281 males and 241 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.50%, with male literacy at 76.99% and female literacy at 59.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

Nearby Villages of Puranga

Puranga 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 Puranga

Public transport in the Puranga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Puranga is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Puranga is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puranga

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

Health Facilities in Puranga

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

FAQs about Puranga