Purunia

Purunia is a village located in Badampahar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Badampahar (tehsildar office) and 100km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Jaipur is the gram panchayat of Purunia village.

Here you can discover what makes Purunia unique in its vibrant Badampahar-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Purunia’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 Purunia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Purunia is 388331. The village spans a total geographical area of 273 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757052. Rairangpur is nearest town to Purunia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

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

Google Map of Purunia

Population of Purunia

According to the 2011 Census, Purunia has a total population of about 1,339, with approximately 678 males and 661 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 173 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 492. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.49%, with male literacy at about 63.27% and female literacy near 47.50%. There are around 294 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Purunia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Purunia

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

Nearby Villages of Purunia

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Purunia