Purunabaripada - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Purunabaripada is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Khunta and around 50 km from Baripada. Puruna-baripada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunabaripada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunabaripada is 390964. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 757102 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Purunabaripada

According to the 2011 Census, Purunabaripada village had a total population of 1,555 people, including 782 males and 773 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.33%, with male literacy at 85.55% and female literacy at 66.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 628.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Purunabaripada

Purunabaripada 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 Purunabaripada

Purunabaripada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Purunabaripada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Purunabaripada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunabaripada

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

Health Facilities in Purunabaripada

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

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