Purunapani - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Purunapani is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Muruda and around 22 km from Baripada. Chitrada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunapani is 389996. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 757018 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Purunapani

As per Census 2011, Purunapani village has a total population of 231 people, consisting of 106 males and 125 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,179 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 128 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunapani

Purunapani 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 Purunapani

Purunapani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Purunapani is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Purunapani is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunapani

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

Health Facilities in Purunapani

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

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