Purada - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Purada is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Purada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purada is 538676. The village covers a total geographical area of 735.82 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Purada

As per Census 2011, Purada village has a total population of 1,270 people, consisting of 694 males and 576 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 829 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 997 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 713 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purada

Purada 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 Purada

Purada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arunnagar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Purada is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Purada is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purada

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

Health Facilities in Purada

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

FAQs about Purada