Purunia

Purunia is a village located in the Mejhia Subdivision of Bankura district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Purunia, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Purunia Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePurunia
Pincode722143
Area112.55 Sq. Km
Village Code326170
Sub-DistrictMejhia
Sub-District Code2357
DistrictBankura
District Code305
State/UTWest Bengal
State/UT Code19
Gram PanchayatRamchandrapur
Gram Panchayat Code108386
Block PanchayatMejhia
Block Panchayat Code3157
Total Population (2011 Census)1031
Total Households232
Nearest TownBURDWAN (Distance: 43 Km)

Purunia has a population of 1031 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Ramchandrapur Gram Panchayat and the Mejhia Block Panchayat in Mejhia District. The village has 232 households and is identified by village code 326170. Purunia is located in the 722143 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Mejhia Sub-District.

Total Population of Purunia

As of the 2011 census, Population of Purunia has a population of approximately 1031 people, where the male population is 553 and the female population is 478.

Total 1031
Male 553
Female 478

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Purunia

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Purunia is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 52
Male 21
Female 31
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Purunia

There are approximately 232 households in Purunia. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 232
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Purunia

Purunia falls under the Mejhia Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Purunia is Mejhia, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Purunia Village

As per the 2011 Census, Purunia presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Purunia Village (2011):

Total 537
Male 353
Female 184

illiteracy in Purunia Village (2011):

Total 494
Male 200
Female 294

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Connectivity of Purunia

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Available
Agricultural Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Electricity Uses Available
All Households Electrified

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School1
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tank Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Nearby Villages of Purunia

Frequently Asked Questions About Purunia Village

The total population of Purunia Village is approximately 1031 people.

The male population is 553, while the female population is 478.

Purunia Village has about 232 households.

The average household size in Purunia is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 537, which includes 353 males and 184 females.

The total illiterate population is 494, consisting of 200 males and 294 females.

There are 75 villages in the Mejhia Sub-District.

Purunia Village falls under the Ramchandrapur Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Purunia Village is 722143.

Purunia Village is part of the Mejhia Block Panchayat.