Purena - Padampur, Bargarh

Purena is a village situated in the Padampur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Padmapur and around 92 km from Bargarh. Purena village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purena is 379966. The village covers a total geographical area of 655 hectares and falls under the 768036 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Purena

According to the 2011 Census, Purena village had a total population of 1,735 people, including 866 males and 869 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.04%, with male literacy at 91.40% and female literacy at 68.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 589.

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

Nearby Villages of Purena

Purena 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 Purena

Purena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Purena is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Purena is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purena

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

Health Facilities in Purena

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

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