Purnia - Chaibasa, West Singhbhum

Purnia is a village situated in the Chaibasa subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from Purnia and around 4 km from Chaibasa. Kursi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purnia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purnia is 378086. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Chaibasa is the nearest town.

Purnia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chaibasa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purnia

According to the 2011 Census, Purnia village had a total population of 689 people, including 331 males and 358 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.61%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 50.78%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 550.

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

Nearby Villages of Purnia

Purnia 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 Purnia

Purnia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chaibasa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Purnia is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purnia

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

Health Facilities in Purnia

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

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