Purna - Bijepur, Bargarh

Purna is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Jaring serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purna is 380323. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Purna

According to the 2011 Census, Purna village had a total population of 1,003 people, including 519 males and 484 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.17%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 63.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Purna

Purna 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 Purna

Purna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Purna is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purna

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

Health Facilities in Purna

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

FAQs about Purna