Puji, Liuyang


Puji Town is a rural town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. As of the 2015 census it had a population of 41,900 and an area of. It borders Gejia Town in the north, Zhentou Town in the northwest, Guanqiao Town in the west, Guanzhuang Town of Liling in the south, and Chengchong Town in the east.

Administrative divisions

The town is divided into six villages and three communities, which include the following areas:
  • Xinfu Community
  • Jinjiang Community
  • Xinjie Community
  • Putai Village
  • Puhua Village
  • Shuyuan New Village
  • Dajitou Village
  • Wufeng Village
  • Puguan Village

Geography

Liuyang River, also known as the mother river, flows through the town.
There are a number of popular mountains located immediately adjacent to the townsite which include Mount Jiziling ; Mount Huangmaojian and Mount Baimaojian.

Economy

The principal industries in the area are agriculture, forestry and fireworks.

Education

Transportation

Expressway

The Liuyang-Liling Expressway in Hunan leads to Liling through the town.

County roads

The town is connected to three county roads: X016, X017 and X018.

Religion

Wanshou Palace is a Taoist temple situated at the town.

Attractions

Jiazhou Isle is a well-known scenic spot. Besides, the Jinjiang military education centre
, which is formally the No. 7 senior high school of Liuyang, is also an important tourist spot in Puji town.

Notable people