Purunaguma - Kudumuluguma, Malkangiri

Purunaguma is a village situated in the Kudumuluguma tehsil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Orkel and around 54 km from Malkangiri . Kudumulugumma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunaguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunaguma is 430884. The village covers a total geographical area of 370 hectares and falls under the 764051 pincode. Malkangiri is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Purunaguma

As per Census 2011, Purunaguma village has a total population of 626 people, consisting of 171 males and 455 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 2,660 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 406 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 455 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population626171455
Child Population (0–6 yrs)732845
Scheduled Castes (SC)1062779
Scheduled Tribes (ST)455118337
Literate Population40695311
Illiterate Population22076144

Nearby Villages of Purunaguma

Purunaguma is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Purunaguma

Public transport in the Purunaguma is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkangiri to Purunaguma is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malkangiri to Purunaguma is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunaguma

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Purunaguma

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Purunaguma

Where is Purunaguma located?

Purunaguma village is located in Kudumuluguma Tehsil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purunaguma?

The Gram Panchayat of Purunaguma is Kudumulugumma.

What is the pincode of Purunaguma?

The pincode of Purunaguma is 764051.

What is the population of Purunaguma?

Purunaguma has a total population of 626, including 171 males and 455 females.

How many households are there in Purunaguma?

There are 99 households in Purunaguma.

What is the literacy rate in Purunaguma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purunaguma is 64.86%. Male literacy is 55.56% and female literacy is 68.35%.