Purnighati - Narayanpur, Jamtara

Purnighati is a village situated in the Narayanpur subdivision of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narayanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jamtara. Borwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purnighati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purnighati is 372284. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.73 hectares and falls under the 815357 pincode.

Purnighati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Purnighati

As per Census 2011, Purnighati village has a total population of 567 people, consisting of 293 males and 274 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 165 literate and 402 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purnighati are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population567293274
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1496881
Literate Population16512243
Illiterate Population402171231

Nearby Villages of Purnighati

Purnighati 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RatanpurNorth0.65 km
MahuadabarWest0.71 km
GaditanrNorth-West1.16 km
JoradariNorth-West1.40 km
ChitarpurNorth1.45 km
MadhubanSouth1.70 km
BishuntanrNorth-West1.71 km
BorwaSouth-West1.86 km
PhutahaSouth-East1.97 km
PandedihNorth2.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Purnighati

Purnighati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vidyasagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamtara to Purnighati is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purnighati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Purnighati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Purnighati

Where is Purnighati located?

Purnighati village is located in Narayanpur Subdivision, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purnighati?

The Gram Panchayat of Purnighati is Borwa.

What is the pincode of Purnighati?

The pincode of Purnighati is 815357.

What is the population of Purnighati?

Purnighati has a total population of 567, including 293 males and 274 females.

How many households are there in Purnighati?

There are 97 households in Purnighati.

What is the literacy rate in Purnighati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purnighati is 29.10%. Male literacy is 41.64% and female literacy is 15.69%.