Pureniya - Palera, Tikamgarh

Pureniya is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Pureniya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pureniya is 457024. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.08 hectares and falls under the 472115 pincode. Palera is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Pureniya

According to the 2011 Census, Pureniya village had a total population of 1,808 people, including 950 males and 858 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.92%, with male literacy at 62.52% and female literacy at 38.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Pureniya

Pureniya 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 Pureniya

Pureniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mau Ranipur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palera to Pureniya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Pureniya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pureniya

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

Health Facilities in Pureniya

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

FAQs about Pureniya