Purkia
About Purkia
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Purkia village is 404163. Purkia village is located in Banarpal tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Banarpal (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Bauligarh is the gram panchayat of Purkia village.
The total geographical area of village is 225 hectares. Purkia has a total population of 1,284 peoples, out of which male population is 674 while female population is 610. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 905 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of purkia village is 73.75% out of which 79.08% males and 67.87% females are literate. There are about 323 houses in purkia village. Pincode of purkia village locality is 759128.
When it comes to administration, Purkia village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Purkia village comes under Angul Vidhan Sabha constituency & Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency. Anugul is nearest town to purkia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
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Population of Purkia
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,284 | 674 | 610 |
| Children (0-6) | 127 | 73 | 54 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 82 | 40 | 42 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 947 | 533 | 414 |
| Illiterate Population | 337 | 141 | 196 |
Connectivity of Purkia
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Purkia
Where is Purkia located?
Purkia village is situated in Banarpal Tehsil, within the Anugul district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purkia?
The Gram Panchayat of Purkia is Bauligarh (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Purkia?
The pincode of Purkia is 759128, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Purkia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purkia is 1,284, with 674 males and 610 females.
How many households are there in Purkia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Purkia village has a total of 323 households.
What is the literacy rate in Purkia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purkia is 73.75%. The male literacy rate is 79.08%, while the female literacy rate is 67.87%.