Purana - Bahanaga, Balasore

Purana is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Soro and around 31 km from Baleshwar. Saud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purana is 393823. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 756042 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Purana

According to the 2011 Census, Purana village had a total population of 756 people, including 397 males and 359 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.85%, with male literacy at 91.23% and female literacy at 75.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Purana

Purana 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 Purana

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Purana. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Purana is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Purana is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purana

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

Health Facilities in Purana

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

FAQs about Purana