Purgaon - Bilaigarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Purgaon is a village situated in the Bilaigarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Bilaigarh and around 140 km from Raipur. Purgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purgaon is 444206. The village covers a total geographical area of 649.92 hectares and falls under the 493338 pincode. Bilaigarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Purgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Purgaon village had a total population of 2,864 people, including 1,429 males and 1,435 females, living in 607 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.17%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 61.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Purgaon

Purgaon 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 Purgaon

Purgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaigarh to Purgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Purgaon is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purgaon

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

Health Facilities in Purgaon

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

FAQs about Purgaon