Purunapani - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj
Purunapani is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Baripada Sadar and around 19 km from Baripada. Balidiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunapani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunapani is 389083. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 757049 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Bangriposi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Pithabata | South-East | 0.97 km |
| Kochilaghaty | East | 1.28 km |
| Govindchandrapur | South | 1.70 km |
| Krushnachandrapur | South-West | 1.71 km |
| Lulung | West | 2.15 km |
| Tarajodi | North-East | 2.28 km |
| Laxmiposi | East | 2.66 km |
| Jogendradasjot | West | 3.14 km |
| Jungle Block | South-East | 3.18 km |
| Khasadiha | East | 4.02 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Purunapani
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Purunapani. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Purunapani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Purunapani is about 19 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Purunapani
Where is Purunapani located?
Purunapani village is located in Shamakhunta Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purunapani?
The Gram Panchayat of Purunapani is Balidiha.
What is the pincode of Purunapani?
The pincode of Purunapani is 757049.