Purunapani - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Purunapani is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Bamebari and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Nayagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunapani is 385374. The village covers a total geographical area of 295 hectares and falls under the 758013 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Purunapani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Keonjhar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Purunapani

According to the 2011 Census, Purunapani village had a total population of 150 people, including 64 males and 86 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 1,344 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.44%, with male literacy at 46.15% and female literacy at 28.79%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Purunapani

Purunapani 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 Purunapani

Purunapani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nayagarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Purunapani is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Purunapani is about 40 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 Purunapani

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

Health Facilities in Purunapani

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

FAQs about Purunapani