Purunapani - Jaleswar, Balasore

Purunapani is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Raibania and around 70 km from Baleshwar. Khuard serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunapani is 391384. The village covers a total geographical area of 572 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Purunapani

According to the 2011 Census, Purunapani village had a total population of 3,078 people, including 1,504 males and 1,574 females, living in 658 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.45%, with male literacy at 70.27% and female literacy at 49.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,450.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunapani

Purunapani 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 Purunapani

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Purunapani. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Purunapani is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Purunapani is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunapani

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

Health Facilities in Purunapani

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

FAQs about Purunapani