Purunapani - Koida, Sundargarh

Purunapani is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from Kamarposh Balang and around 178 km from Sundargarh. San Roxy serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purunapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purunapani is 384706. The village covers a total geographical area of 468 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 69 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 Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purunapani

As per Census 2011, Purunapani village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 326 males and 334 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 283 literate and 377 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 277 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

Public transport in the Purunapani is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Purunapani is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Purunapani is about 178 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 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