Purunasar - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Purunasar is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Manijora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunasar is 423808. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Purunasar 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 Purunasar

As per Census 2011, Purunasar village has a total population of 2,256 people, consisting of 1,137 males and 1,119 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 336 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 896 literate and 1,360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 452 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunasar

Purunasar 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 Purunasar

Purunasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Purunasar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Purunasar is about 39 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 Purunasar

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

Health Facilities in Purunasar

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

FAQs about Purunasar