Purena - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Purena is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Baramkela and around 48 km from Raigarh. Girhulpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purena is 435639. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.26 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Purena

According to the 2011 Census, Purena village had a total population of 256 people, including 130 males and 126 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.78%, with male literacy at 87.29% and female literacy at 61.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Purena is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Purena is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. 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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