Purijena - Tirtol, Jagatsinghapur

Purijena is a village situated in the Tirtol tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirtol and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purijena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purijena is 397711. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 754138 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Purijena

As per Census 2011, Purijena village has a total population of 384 people, consisting of 206 males and 178 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 330 literate and 54 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purijena

Purijena 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 Purijena

Purijena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik 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 Jagatsinghapur to Purijena is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purijena

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

Health Facilities in Purijena

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

FAQs about Purijena