Purunabalanga - Nimapada, Puri

Purunabalanga is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Balanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunabalanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunabalanga is 409056. The village covers a total geographical area of 42 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Purunabalanga

According to the 2011 Census, Purunabalanga village had a total population of 152 people, including 76 males and 76 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.15%, with male literacy at 83.61% and female literacy at 69.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Purunabalanga

Purunabalanga 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 Purunabalanga

Purunabalanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Purunabalanga is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Purunabalanga is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purunabalanga

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

Health Facilities in Purunabalanga

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

FAQs about Purunabalanga