Purnad - Muktainagar (Edlabad), Jalgaon

Purnad is a village situated in the Muktainagar (Edlabad) tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 58 km from Muktainagar and around 68 km from Jalgaon. Purnad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purnad is 526977. The village covers a total geographical area of 826.43 hectares and falls under the 425306 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Purnad

According to the 2011 Census, Purnad village had a total population of 1,650 people, including 829 males and 821 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.02%, with male literacy at 70.96% and female literacy at 51.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 440, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Purnad

Purnad 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 Purnad

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Purnad. The nearest railway station is Nimbhora, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Purnad is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Purnad is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purnad

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

Health Facilities in Purnad

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

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