Purena - Udaipura, Raisen

Purena is a village situated in the Udaipura tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udaipura and around 178 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Bijanhai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purena is 485017. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 464770 pincode. Udaipura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Purena

As per Census 2011, Purena village has a total population of 48 people, consisting of 23 males and 25 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 22 literate and 26 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population482325
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442024
Literate Population22148
Illiterate Population26917

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dungariya KalanWest2.03 km
BijanhaiSouth-West2.11 km
Chamar BamhoriNorth-West2.16 km
SunharaNorth-East2.17 km
ShobhapurEast2.53 km
PatnaNorth2.73 km
UradmauSouth3.12 km
ChirchitaSouth-East3.17 km
NayagaonNorth3.38 km
DholshriWest3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Purena

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Purena. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udaipura to Purena is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Purena is about 178 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Purena

Where is Purena located?

Purena village is located in Udaipura Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purena?

The Gram Panchayat of Purena is Bijanhai.

What is the pincode of Purena?

The pincode of Purena is 464770.

What is the population of Purena?

Purena has a total population of 48, including 23 males and 25 females.

How many households are there in Purena?

There are 9 households in Purena.

What is the literacy rate in Purena?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purena is 45.83%. Male literacy is 60.87% and female literacy is 32.00%.