Purunatigiria - Tigiria, Cuttack

Purunatigiria is a village situated in the Tigiria tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tigiria and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Puruna-tigiria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunatigiria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunatigiria is 399003. The village covers a total geographical area of 414 hectares and falls under the 754030 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Purunatigiria

According to the 2011 Census, Purunatigiria village had a total population of 3,578 people, including 1,806 males and 1,772 females, living in 813 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.79%, with male literacy at 93.46% and female literacy at 77.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunatigiria

Purunatigiria 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 Purunatigiria

Purunatigiria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Purunatigiria is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Purunatigiria 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 Purunatigiria

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

Health Facilities in Purunatigiria

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

FAQs about Purunatigiria