Purunia - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Purunia is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Jashipur and around 113 km from Baripada. Gadapalasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunia is 388449. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 33 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 Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purunia

According to the 2011 Census, Purunia village had a total population of 288 people, including 142 males and 146 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.35%, with male literacy at 76.86% and female literacy at 58.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

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

Purunia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Purunia is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Purunia is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 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