Purar - Mangaon, Raigad

Purar is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Mangaon and around 80 km from Alibag. Purar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purar is 554727. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.06 hectares and falls under the 402103 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Purar

As per Census 2011, Purar village has a total population of 1,296 people, consisting of 606 males and 690 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 1,138 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,075 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purar

Purar 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 Purar

Public transport in the Purar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goregaon Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Purar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Purar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purar

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

Health Facilities in Purar

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

FAQs about Purar