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

As per Census 2011, Purjal village has a total population of 2,384 people, consisting of 1,234 males and 1,150 females. The village has 464 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,542 literate and 842 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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