Puri

Puri is a village located in Gangapur tehsil of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Gangapur (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Aurangabad. As per 2009 stats, Puri village is also a gram panchayat.

Puri has its own place in the vibrant Aurangabad region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Puri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Puri is 549374. The village spans a total geographical area of 421.75 hectares. Gangapur is nearest town to Puri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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Population of Puri

Below is a concise population overview of Puri as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,568 799 769
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 238 125 113
Scheduled Castes (SC) 277 136 141
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 53 24 29
Literate Population 1,021 594 427
Illiterate Population 547 205 342

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Puri village:

  • The total population of Puri village is around 1,568, including approximately 799 males and 769 females, with a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 238 children aged 0–6 years in Puri village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Puri village has 277 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 53 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Puri village is about 65.11%, with male literacy at 74.34% and female literacy at 55.53%.
  • There are around 305 households in Puri village.

Connectivity of Puri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Puri. As per the 2011 stats, Puri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Puri

Knowing the nearby villages of Puri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Puri.

Dahegaon Guru Dhanora Sultanpur Shahapur Kadim Solegaon Nandrabad Hamjabad Murshidabad Nagapur Shendurwada Shivpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Puri

Where is Puri located?
Puri village is situated in Gangapur Tehsil, within the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puri?
Puri serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Puri as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puri is 1,568, with 799 males and 769 females.
How many households are there in Puri as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Puri village has a total of 305 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puri as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puri is 65.11%. The male literacy rate is 74.34%, while the female literacy rate is 55.53%.