Purgaon - Goregaon, Gondia

Purgaon is a village situated in the Goregaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Goregaon and around 11 km from Gondiya. Purgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purgaon is 537662. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.89 hectares and falls under the 441801 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Purgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Purgaon village had a total population of 2,111 people, including 1,034 males and 1,077 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.14%, with male literacy at 93.52% and female literacy at 76.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Purgaon

Purgaon 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 Purgaon

Purgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gankhera Halt, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Purgaon is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purgaon

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

Health Facilities in Purgaon

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

FAQs about Purgaon