Puri - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Puri is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Gangapur and around 33 km from Aurangabad. Puri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puri is 549374. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.75 hectares and falls under the 431133 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Puri

According to the 2011 Census, Puri village had a total population of 1,568 people, including 799 males and 769 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.77%, with male literacy at 88.13% and female literacy at 65.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Puri

Puri 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 Puri

Public transport in the Puri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Potul, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Puri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Puri is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puri

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

Health Facilities in Puri

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

FAQs about Puri