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.

Here you can discover what makes Purunia unique in its vibrant Manteswar-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Purunia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Purunia

Population of Purunia

According to the 2011 Census, Purunia has a total population of about 1,433, with approximately 723 males and 710 females. The sex ratio is around 982 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 159 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 68 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.06%, with male literacy at about 79.94% and female literacy near 72.11%. There are around 300 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Purunia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Purunia