Purkia

Purkia is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Purkia unique in its vibrant Banarpal-Anugul region. You’ll see Purkia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Purkia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Purkia is 404163. The village spans a total geographical area of 225 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759128. Anugul is nearest town to Purkia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Purkia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Angul Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Purkia

Population of Purkia

According to the 2011 Census, Purkia has a total population of about 1,284, with approximately 674 males and 610 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 127 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 9. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.75%, with male literacy at about 79.08% and female literacy near 67.87%. There are around 323 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Purkia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Purkia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Purkia. As per the 2011 stats, Purkia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Purkia

Knowing the nearby villages of Purkia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Purkia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Purkia