Purunia

Purunia is a village located in Manteswar subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.7km away from sub-district headquarter Manteswar. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Purunia village. As per 2009 stats, Mamudpur I is the gram panchayat of Purunia village.

Purunia has its own place in the vibrant Barddhaman region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Purunia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Purunia is 319704. The village spans a total geographical area of 112.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713422. Burdwan is nearest town to Purunia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.

When it comes to local governance, Purunia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Monteswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Purunia

Below is a concise population overview of Purunia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,433 723 710
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 159 72 87
Scheduled Castes (SC) 68 33 35
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,090 578 512
Illiterate Population 343 145 198

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Purunia village:

  • The total population of Purunia village is around 1,433, including approximately 723 males and 710 females, with a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 159 children aged 0–6 years in Purunia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Purunia village has 68 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Purunia village is about 76.06%, with male literacy at 79.94% and female literacy at 72.11%.
  • There are around 300 households in Purunia village.

Connectivity of Purunia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Purunia. As per the 2011 stats, Purunia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Purunia

Knowing the nearby villages of Purunia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Purunia.

Garsondanga Bandhupur Mirgahar Gohaildanga Baruna Raigram Sainhati Basudebpur Safarda Mamudpur Dheur Chanda

Frequently Asked Questions about Purunia

Where is Purunia located?
Purunia village is situated in Manteswar Subdivision, within the Barddhaman district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purunia?
The Gram Panchayat of Purunia is Mamudpur I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Purunia?
The pincode of Purunia is 713422, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Purunia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purunia is 1,433, with 723 males and 710 females.
How many households are there in Purunia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Purunia village has a total of 300 households.
What is the literacy rate in Purunia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purunia is 76.06%. The male literacy rate is 79.94%, while the female literacy rate is 72.11%.