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LGD code: 388449
Pincode: 757034
Population: 288
Households: 66
Literacy rate: 57.3%
Sex ratio: 1028 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 151

Census 2011 · in context

How Purunia compares

By population, Purunia ranks #141 of 254 villages in Jashipur mandal.

Literacy rate

57.3%

+9.0% vs mandal average

Purunia: 57.3%
Jashipur mandal: 48.3%
Mayurbhanj district: 54.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,028

−1 vs mandal average

Purunia: 1,028
Jashipur mandal: 1,029

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Purunia: 4.4
Jashipur mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Purunia

LGD code: 388449
Pincode: 757034
Population (Census 2011): 288
Population (projected 2026): 340
Households: 66
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1028
Literacy rate: 57.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hindol
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Simarani Nayak
Block / Mandal: Jashipur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Mayurbhanj district level

Then & Now

Purunia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

288

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

340

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 288Census 2011
Households: 66Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1028 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3402026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 78

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Mayurbhanj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mayurbhanj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mayurbhanj district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Purunia?

The pincode of Purunia, Jashipur mandal, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha is 757034.

In which district is Purunia located?

Purunia is a village in Jashipur mandal of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Purunia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Purunia village has a population of 288 across 66 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purunia in?

Purunia falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purunia in?

Purunia falls under the Hindol assembly constituency (AC #56) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Purunia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Purunia village is 57.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Purunia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Purunia village is 1028 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purunia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Purunia, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Purunia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Purunia village is 388449.

How big is Purunia compared to other villages in Jashipur mandal?

Purunia ranks 141 of 254 villages in Jashipur mandal by Census 2011 population (288 residents).

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Purunia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Purunia?

In which district is Purunia located?

What is the population of Purunia as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purunia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purunia in?

What is the literacy rate in Purunia?

What is the sex ratio in Purunia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purunia?

What is the LGD code of Purunia?

How big is Purunia compared to other villages in Jashipur mandal?

Purunia on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Purunia

What is the pincode of Purunia?

In which district is Purunia located?

What is the population of Purunia as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purunia in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purunia in?

What is the literacy rate in Purunia?

What is the sex ratio in Purunia?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purunia?

What is the LGD code of Purunia?

How big is Purunia compared to other villages in Jashipur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Purunia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Panic In Mayurbhanj Village As Bear Attacks Woman And Roams Freely For Hours

Woman Seriously Injured In Bear Attack In Mayurbhanj District

Tech-Savvy Thieves Spray Paint On CCTV & Tamper Alarm To Loot ATM In Mayurbhanj

Notable persons of Purunia

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