Purani - Kanda, Bageshwar
Purani is a village situated in the Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanda and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Paithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purani is 050781. The village covers a total geographical area of 22.01 hectares and falls under the 263633 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.
Purani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kapkote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Purani
Purani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Purani
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Purani.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Purani is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Purani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Purani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Purani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Purani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Purani
Where is Purani located?
Purani village is located in Kanda Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purani?
The Gram Panchayat of Purani is Paithan.
What is the pincode of Purani?
The pincode of Purani is 263633.