Purijena

Purijena is a village located in Tirtol tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Tirtol (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Jagatsinghapur . As per 2009 stats, Jagannathpur is the gram panchayat of Purijena village.

Here you can discover what makes Purijena unique in its vibrant Tirtol-Jagatsinghapur region. You’ll see Purijena’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Purijena

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Purijena is 397711. The village spans a total geographical area of 87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754140. Jagatsinghapur is nearest town to Purijena village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Purijena village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tirtol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Purijena

Population of Purijena

According to the 2011 Census, Purijena has a total population of about 384, with approximately 206 males and 178 females. The sex ratio is around 864 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 31 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 74 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 85.94%, with male literacy at about 89.32% and female literacy near 82.02%. There are around 83 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Purijena's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Purijena

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Purijena. As per the 2011 stats, Purijena had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Purijena

Knowing the nearby villages of Purijena helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Purijena.

Frequently Asked Questions about Purijena