Purunagada - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Purunagada is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Patapur and around 20 km from Chatrapur. Satapentha Gopalpuir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunagada is 412365. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Purunagada

As per Census 2011, Purunagada village has a total population of 1,190 people, consisting of 514 males and 676 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 1,315 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 596 literate and 594 illiterate residents. Additionally, 466 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purunagada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Purunagada

Purunagada 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 Purunagada

Purunagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Purunagada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Purunagada is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunagada

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

Health Facilities in Purunagada

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

FAQs about Purunagada