Purunapani - Muniguda, Rayagada

Purunapani is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 116 km from Ambadala and around 102 km from Rayagada . Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunapani is 424639. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 47 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 Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purunapani

According to the 2011 Census, Purunapani village had a total population of 252 people, including 127 males and 125 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.31%, with male literacy at 31.19% and female literacy at 4.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

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 Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Purunapani is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Purunapani is about 102 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 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:

FAQs about Purunapani