district headquarters of Purulia district . Purulia is located on the north of the Kasai river and is a major road and railway junction. Purulia municipality was constituted in 1876. Purulia is located at 23°20′N 86°22′E ﻿ / ﻿ 23.33°N 86.37°E ﻿ / 23.33; 86.37 [ 1 ] . It has