Purunabalichua - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Purunabalichua is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bautibeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunabalichua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunabalichua is 388175. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Purunabalichua

As per Census 2011, Purunabalichua village has a total population of 626 people, consisting of 295 males and 331 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 1,122 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 355 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 599 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population626295331
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1035350
Scheduled Tribes (ST)599279320
Literate Population355192163
Illiterate Population271103168

Nearby Villages of Purunabalichua

Purunabalichua 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahubhandarNorth2.18 km
ChataniNorth-West2.24 km
AsanbaniWest2.30 km
RugudidihiWest2.99 km
BisoihillNorth-East3.23 km
SunaposiWest3.37 km
GhodabandhaEast3.50 km
KulgidihiEast3.59 km
BautibedaNorth-West3.69 km
MangalpurNorth-West4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Purunabalichua

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Purunabalichua. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Purunabalichua is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Purunabalichua is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunabalichua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Purunabalichua

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

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

FAQs about Purunabalichua

Where is Purunabalichua located?

Purunabalichua village is located in Bisoi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purunabalichua?

The Gram Panchayat of Purunabalichua is Bautibeda.

What is the pincode of Purunabalichua?

The pincode of Purunabalichua is 757033.

What is the population of Purunabalichua?

Purunabalichua has a total population of 626, including 295 males and 331 females.

How many households are there in Purunabalichua?

There are 131 households in Purunabalichua.

What is the literacy rate in Purunabalichua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purunabalichua is 56.71%. Male literacy is 65.08% and female literacy is 49.24%.