Puragaon - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Puragaon is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Wangule serves as the Village Panchayat for Puragaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puragaon is 565939. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.49 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Puragaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Puragaon

According to the 2011 Census, Puragaon village had a total population of 233 people, including 113 males and 120 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.78%, with male literacy at 94.12% and female literacy at 87.83%.

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

Nearby Villages of Puragaon

Puragaon 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 Puragaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Puragaon. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Puragaon is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Puragaon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puragaon

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

Health Facilities in Puragaon

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

FAQs about Puragaon