Purena - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Purena is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Puraina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purena is 440573. The village covers a total geographical area of 548.78 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Rajnandgaon is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Dongargaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purena

According to the 2011 Census, Purena village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 666 males and 692 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.42%, with male literacy at 80.31% and female literacy at 64.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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 Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnandgaon to Purena is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Purena is about 19 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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