Puruni - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Puruni is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Ramagiri and around 70 km from Paralakhemundi. Randiva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puruni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puruni is 414984. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

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

Population of Puruni

According to the 2011 Census, Puruni village had a total population of 285 people, including 139 males and 146 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 16.23%, with male literacy at 17.39% and female literacy at 15.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Puruni

Puruni 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 Puruni

Puruni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Puruni is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Puruni 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 Puruni

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

Health Facilities in Puruni

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

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