Purinda - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Purinda is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Betanati and around 35 km from Baripada. Purinda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purinda is 390560. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 757100 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Purinda

As per Census 2011, Purinda village has a total population of 818 people, consisting of 394 males and 424 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purinda

Purinda 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 Purinda

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Purinda. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Purinda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Purinda is about 35 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 Purinda

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

Health Facilities in Purinda

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

FAQs about Purinda