Puri
About Puri
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Puri village is 447456. Puri village is located in Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Charama (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Puri village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 629.81 hectares. Puri has a total population of 1,235 peoples, out of which male population is 608 while female population is 627. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1031 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of puri village is 76.52% out of which 83.55% males and 69.70% females are literate. There are about 277 houses in puri village. Pincode of puri village locality is 491223.
When it comes to administration, Puri village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Puri village comes under Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. Charama is nearest town to puri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.
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Population of Puri
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,235 | 608 | 627 |
| Children (0-6) | 142 | 67 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 36 | 21 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 526 | 260 | 266 |
| Literate Population | 945 | 508 | 437 |
| Illiterate Population | 290 | 100 | 190 |
Connectivity of Puri
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Puri
Where is Puri located?
Puri village is situated in Charama Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puri?
Puri serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Puri?
The pincode of Puri is 491223, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Puri as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puri is 1,235, with 608 males and 627 females.
How many households are there in Puri as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Puri village has a total of 277 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puri as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puri is 76.52%. The male literacy rate is 83.55%, while the female literacy rate is 69.70%.