Purjal - Aundha (Nagnath), Hingoli

Purjal is a village situated in the Aundha (Nagnath) tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aundha (nagnath) and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Purjal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purjal is 546079. The village covers a total geographical area of 1115.2 hectares and falls under the 431705 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Purjal

According to the 2011 Census, Purjal village had a total population of 2,384 people, including 1,234 males and 1,150 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.89%, with male literacy at 84.45% and female literacy at 64.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Purjal

Purjal 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 Purjal

Public transport in the Purjal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chondi, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Purjal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Purjal is about 40 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 Purjal

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

Health Facilities in Purjal

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

FAQs about Purjal