Pura Abad - Bahadurpur, Ashoknagar

Pura Abad is a village situated in the Bahadurpur tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from Mungaoli and around 22 km from Ashoknagar. Athaikheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura Abad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura Abad is 500768. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 473445 pincode. Ashok Nagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Pura Abad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pura Abad

As per Census 2011, Pura Abad village has a total population of 627 people, consisting of 326 males and 301 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 308 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pura Abad are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population627326301
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1358352
Scheduled Castes (SC)268135133
Literate Population308179129
Illiterate Population319147172

Nearby Villages of Pura Abad

Pura Abad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Athai KhedaWest1.65 km
SagarSouth-East1.77 km
ChhewalaiNorth-East2.45 km
Pura ViranNorth-West3.31 km
ShyampurNorth-West3.45 km
BamuriyaNorth3.72 km
BelaiSouth3.92 km
Mudra KhanaSouth-West4.21 km
PipriyaEast4.24 km
Karila MuhalNorth4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pura Abad

Pura Abad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rahatwas, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashok Nagar to Pura Abad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Pura Abad is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pura Abad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pura Abad village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pura Abad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pura Abad village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pura Abad

Where is Pura Abad located?

Pura Abad village is located in Bahadurpur Tehsil, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pura Abad?

The Gram Panchayat of Pura Abad is Athaikheda.

What is the pincode of Pura Abad?

The pincode of Pura Abad is 473445.

What is the population of Pura Abad?

Pura Abad has a total population of 627, including 326 males and 301 females.

How many households are there in Pura Abad?

There are 113 households in Pura Abad.

What is the literacy rate in Pura Abad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pura Abad is 49.12%. Male literacy is 54.91% and female literacy is 42.86%.