Purani Basti

Vibrant urban neighbourhood. Connected community. Growing opportunities.

Raipur Zone 5 Ward 43 492001
Introduction

Purani Basti is a Ward in Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh. It is located in the Zone 5 and is part of the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) area, home to a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and civic amenities. With a livability score of 64.4/100 (Grade B), this area reflects the urban character of the city.

Modern Facilities

Purani Basti has 21 hospitals/clinics, 9 schools, 20 pharmacies, 8 banks, 3 markets/shops, 3 restaurants, 4 parks, 10 religious places, 19 transport services within easy reach. The area is well-served with excellent urban amenities making daily life convenient.

21 Hospitals 9 Schools 20 Pharmacies 8 Banks 3 Markets 4 Parks 3 Restaurants 10 Worship Places 19 Transport
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Environment & Quality of Life

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Purani Basti is 51 (Satisfactory). Green vegetation covers approximately 11.1% of the area (NDVI: 0.152). Water quality shows TDS of 413 ppm and pH of 7.1 with 5.5 hours of daily supply.

51
AQI (Satisfactory)
11.1%
Green Cover
64
Sanitation Score
Connectivity

Purani Basti is connected to the broader Raipur city road network. Major roads and NH-53 connect this area to other parts of the city and beyond. Raipur Junction railway station and Swami Vivekananda Airport provide intercity connectivity. Additionally, 19 transport service(s) operate nearby.

Education

Purani Basti has 9 educational institution(s) within 1 km radius. These include Govt. J. Yoganandam Chhattisgarh College Raipur, Maharaja Agrasen International College, Govt. Dudhdhari Bajrang Girls' Post-Graduate Autonomous College, Dr. Radhabai Govt. Navin Girls College, Government Dental College And Hospital, Agrasen Mahavidyalaya, Mahant Laxminarayan Das College, Pramila Gokuldas Daga Girls College and more. Raipur has a well-established network of schools ranging from government institutions to private English-medium schools.

Safety, Walkability & Disaster Risk
Walkability Score SPECIAL
28.9 /100 Poor

Measures pedestrian infrastructure, road safety, street lighting, and road quality based on OpenStreetMap data. Purani Basti has scope for improvement in pedestrian infrastructure.

Safety Score SPECIAL
69.6 /100 Good

Evaluates availability of emergency services โ€” police, fire stations, hospitals, and pharmacies from Google Maps & OSM data. Purani Basti has good access to emergency services.

The flood risk score for Purani Basti is 40.0/100 (Low Risk). Earthquake risk is rated 10.0/100. Raipur falls in Seismic Zone II (Low Damage Risk Zone) as per IS 1893:2016.

Living & Investment

Purani Basti is part of Raipur's urban fabric with established residential communities. The area benefits from existing civic infrastructure, markets, and social connections. With Raipur being the capital and largest city of Chhattisgarh, real estate and commercial opportunities continue to grow in established wards like this.

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Air Quality, Water, Sanitation, Amenities, Green Cover, Flood Risk and 15 parameters analyzed

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