Purunian

Purunian is a village located in Ghasipura tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Ghasipura (tehsildar office) and 88km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Belabahali is the gram panchayat of Purunian village.

Here you can discover what makes Purunian unique in its vibrant Ghasipura-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Purunian’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 Purunian

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Purunian is 386961. The village spans a total geographical area of 250 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758020. Kendujhar is nearest town to Purunian village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 80km away.

When it comes to local governance, Purunian 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 Anandapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Purunian

According to the 2011 Census, Purunian has a total population of about 1,319, with approximately 680 males and 639 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 147 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 255 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 18. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.66%, with male literacy at about 80.88% and female literacy near 70.11%. There are around 259 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Purunian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Purunian

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

Nearby Villages of Purunian

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

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