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

As per Census 2011, Purnad village has a total population of 1,650 people, consisting of 829 males and 821 females. The village has 386 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 864 literate and 786 illiterate residents. Additionally, 440 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 223 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Purnad