Puri - Raver, Jalgaon

Puri is a village situated in the Raver tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raver and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Puri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puri is 526957. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.29 hectares and falls under the 425507 pincode. Raver is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Puri 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 Puri

According to the 2011 Census, Puri village had a total population of 845 people, including 438 males and 407 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.50%, with male literacy at 86.34% and female literacy at 70.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 435.

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

Nearby Villages of Puri

Puri 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 Puri

Puri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nimbhora, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raver to Puri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Puri is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puri

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

Health Facilities in Puri

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

FAQs about Puri