Purunia
About Purunia
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Purunia village is 388331. Purunia village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 273 hectares. Purunia has a total population of 1,339 peoples, out of which male population is 678 while female population is 661. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 974 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of purunia village is 55.49% out of which 63.27% males and 47.50% females are literate. There are about 294 houses in purunia village. Pincode of purunia village locality is 757052.
When it comes to administration, Purunia village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Purunia village comes under Saraskana Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency. Rairangpur is nearest town to purunia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.
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Population of Purunia
The population details of Purunia cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,339 | 678 | 661 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 173 | 87 | 86 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 173 | 88 | 85 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 492 | 247 | 245 |
| Literate Population | 743 | 429 | 314 |
| Illiterate Population | 596 | 249 | 347 |
Connectivity of Purunia
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Purunia
Where is Purunia located?
Purunia village is situated in Badampahar Tehsil, within the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purunia?
The Gram Panchayat of Purunia is Jaipur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Purunia?
The pincode of Purunia is 757052, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Purunia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purunia is 1,339, with 678 males and 661 females.
How many households are there in Purunia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Purunia village has a total of 294 households.
What is the literacy rate in Purunia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purunia is 55.49%. The male literacy rate is 63.27%, while the female literacy rate is 47.50%.