Purtala - Tamia, Chhindwara

Purtala is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Singodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purtala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purtala is 493718. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.4 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Purtala

According to the 2011 Census, Purtala village had a total population of 351 people, including 184 males and 167 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.42%, with male literacy at 51.66% and female literacy at 40.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Purtala

Purtala 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 Purtala

Purtala 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 Junehta, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Purtala is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Purtala is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purtala

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

Health Facilities in Purtala

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

FAQs about Purtala