Purunakot
Purunakot is a Town and Tehsil in Anugul District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Purunakot Block (CD) is 03020. Total area of purunakot tehsil is 692 km². Purunakot tehsil has a population of 29,526 peoples. Purunakot tehsil has a population density of 42.67 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,746 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 56.87% population of purunakot tehsil is literate, out of which 65.43% males and 48.22% females are literate.
List of Villages in Purunakot Tehsil
Purunakot Tehsil has a total of 81 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Purunakot Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antulia | Antula | Anugul (37 km) |
| 2 | Antulia Forest Beat | Antula | Anugul (50 km) |
| 3 | Asanbahal | Jagannathpur | Anugul (38 km) |
| 4 | Badakheta | Purunakot | Anugul (48 km) |
| 5 | Badataila | Tainsi | Anugul (44 km) |
| 6 | Baghamunda | Kothabhuin | Anugul (59 km) |
| 7 | Baghuapat | Nandapur | Anugul (24 km) |
| 8 | Balijerenga | Saradhapur | Anugul (28 km) |
| 9 | Baragotha | Tainsi | Anugul (43 km) |
| 10 | Beherasahi | Tikarpada | Anugul (58 km) |
| 11 | Betar | Saradhapur | Anugul (37 km) |
| 12 | Bhagabatpur | Tainsi | Anugul (41 km) |
| 13 | Bhagamunda | Purunakot | Anugul (45 km) |
| 14 | Bhalumunda | Antula | Anugul (43 km) |
| 15 | Bidisinga | Manikjodi | Anugul (29 km) |
| 16 | Bruti | Jagannathpur | Anugul (40 km) |
| 17 | Chhotkei | Purunakot | Anugul (53 km) |
| 18 | Dalaki | Kothabhuin | Anugul (55 km) |
| 19 | Dalasinga | Kothabhuin | Anugul (55 km) |
| 20 | Dandasinga | Antula | Anugul (38 km) |
| 21 | Dimiripal | Balanga | Anugul (26 km) |
| 22 | Gadeimunda | Saradhapur | Anugul (24 km) |
| 23 | Gaindi | Tikarpada | Anugul (57 km) |
| 24 | Ganjada | Antula | Anugul (44 km) |
| 25 | Gopalpur | Purunakot | Anugul (48 km) |
| 26 | Gurudhi | Saradhapur | Anugul (30 km) |
| 27 | Hatibari | Tikarpada | Anugul (52 km) |
| 28 | Hidising | Balanga | Anugul (30 km) |
| 29 | Hinjadoli | Tainsi | Anugul (47 km) |
| 30 | Hinjagola | Tainsi | Anugul (46 km) |
| 31 | Hinsaloi | Antula | Anugul (40 km) |
| 32 | Hinsrida | Jagannathpur | Anugul (32 km) |
| 33 | Jaganathpur | Jagannathpur | Anugul (38 km) |
| 34 | Jokub | Balanga | Anugul (34 km) |
| 35 | Kadalibereni | Antula | Anugul (45 km) |
| 36 | Kandhakoili | Manikjodi | Anugul (39 km) |
| 37 | Kantabeda | Tainsi | Anugul (45 km) |
| 38 | Karadaberenijungle | Tikarpada | Anugul (50 km) |
| 39 | Karadapada | Tikarpada | Anugul (52 km) |
| 40 | Karadasinga | Nandapur | Anugul (28 km) |
| 41 | Katarang | Tikarpada | Anugul (55 km) |
| 42 | Katranga | Tikarpada | Anugul (66 km) |
| 43 | Khalamba | Manikjodi | Anugul (31 km) |
| 44 | Kothabhuin | Kothabhuin | Anugul (52 km) |
| 45 | Krusnachakra | Manikjodi | Anugul (39 km) |
| 46 | Kulangi | Jagannathpur | Anugul (44 km) |
| 47 | Kulasara | Manikjodi | Anugul (31 km) |
| 48 | Kulasinga | Saradhapur | Anugul (28 km) |
| 49 | Kumuri | Kothabhuin | Anugul (55 km) |
| 50 | Kurudu | Manikjodi | Anugul (32 km) |
| 51 | Labangi | Balanga | Anugul (35 km) |
| 52 | Laxmanapur | Antula | Anugul (40 km) |
| 53 | Mahulia | Tikarpada | Anugul (50 km) |
| 54 | Majhipada | Tikarpada | Anugul (50 km) |
| 55 | Manikajori | Manikjodi | Anugul (26 km) |
| 56 | Naimunda | Kothabhuin | Anugul (48 km) |
| 57 | Nuabhuin | Jagannathpur | Anugul (40 km) |
| 58 | Nuapada | Tainsi | Anugul (46 km) |
| 59 | Olaberi | Kothabhuin | Anugul (49 km) |
| 60 | Pabala | Nandapur | Anugul (31 km) |
| 61 | Pampasar | Balanga | Anugul (35 km) |
| 62 | Pathargada | Saradhapur | Anugul (30 km) |
| 63 | Pokunda | Manikjodi | Anugul (21 km) |
| 64 | Purunakot | Purunakot | Anugul (48 km) |
| 65 | Raigodasorisapal | Tainsi | Anugul (48 km) |
| 66 | Ramimunda | Saradhapur | Anugul (20 km) |
| 67 | Rodasinga | Antula | Anugul (47 km) |
| 68 | Salar | Purunakot | Anugul (56 km) |
| 69 | Sankrida | Kothabhuin | Anugul (50 km) |
| 70 | Saradhapur | Saradhapur | Anugul (25 km) |
| 71 | Sitkoili | Manikjodi | Anugul (39 km) |
| 72 | Tabada | Antula | Anugul (38 km) |
| 73 | Tainsi | Tainsi | Anugul (44 km) |
| 74 | Takarsinga | Jagannathpur | Anugul (41 km) |
| 75 | Tarabha | Jagannathpur | Anugul (28 km) |
| 76 | Tarava | Jagannathpur | Anugul (45 km) |
| 77 | Tentulipada | Kothabhuin | Anugul (50 km) |
| 78 | Thukuli | Kothabhuin | Anugul (54 km) |
| 79 | Tikarapada | Tikarpada | Anugul (56 km) |
| 80 | Tuluka | Purunakot | Anugul (64 km) |
| 81 | Utchasal | Saradhapur | Anugul (28 km) |
Population of Purunakot Tehsil
The population profile of Purunakot Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Purunakot's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,526 | 29,526 | N/A |
| Male Population | 14,826 | 14,826 | N/A |
| Female Population | 14,700 | 14,700 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,164 | 4,164 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,135 | 2,135 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,029 | 2,029 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 16,790 | 16,790 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 9,701 | 9,701 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 7,089 | 7,089 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 12,736 | 12,736 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,125 | 5,125 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,611 | 7,611 | N/A |
| Total Households | 6,746 | 6,746 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Purunakot Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,982 | 4,982 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,528 | 2,528 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,454 | 2,454 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 9,659 | 9,659 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 4,765 | 4,765 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 4,894 | 4,894 | N/A |
| Population Density | 43 / km² | 43 / km² | N/A |