Purunga - Chhal, Raigarh

Purunga is a village situated in the Chhal tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 85 km from Raigarh. Purunga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunga is 434478. The village covers a total geographical area of 1104.51 hectares and falls under the 496116 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Purunga

According to the 2011 Census, Purunga village had a total population of 1,506 people, including 738 males and 768 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.63%, with male literacy at 81.21% and female literacy at 58.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 721.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunga

Purunga 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 Purunga

Purunga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Purunga is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Purunga is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunga

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

Health Facilities in Purunga

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

FAQs about Purunga