Purunia - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Purunia is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Badampahar and around 100 km from Baripada. Jaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunia is 388331. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 757050 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Purunia

As per Census 2011, Purunia village has a total population of 1,339 people, consisting of 678 males and 661 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 743 literate and 596 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 492 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunia

Purunia 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 Purunia

Public transport in the Purunia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Purunia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Purunia is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunia

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

Health Facilities in Purunia

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

FAQs about Purunia