Puragaon - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Puragaon is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bhainriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puragaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puragaon is 423702. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Puragaon

As per Census 2011, Puragaon village has a total population of 916 people, consisting of 466 males and 450 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 578 literate and 338 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Puragaon

Puragaon 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 Puragaon

Puragaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Puragaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Puragaon is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puragaon

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

Health Facilities in Puragaon

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

FAQs about Puragaon