Purainbandh - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Purainbandh is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Purain Bandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purainbandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purainbandh is 434221. The village covers a total geographical area of 713.43 hectares and falls under the 496227 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Purainbandh

According to the 2011 Census, Purainbandh village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 581 males and 553 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.29%, with male literacy at 65.52% and female literacy at 46.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 598.

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

Nearby Villages of Purainbandh

Purainbandh 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 Purainbandh

Purainbandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Purainbandh is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Purainbandh is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purainbandh

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

Health Facilities in Purainbandh

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

FAQs about Purainbandh