Purwa

Purwa is a village located in Bijawar tehsil of Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 51km away from sub-district headquarter Bijawar (tehsildar office) and 91km away from district headquarter Chhatarpur. As per 2009 stats, Jharkunwa is the gram panchayat of Purwa village.

Purwa has its own place in the vibrant Chhatarpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Purwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Purwa is 458361. The village spans a total geographical area of 1804.96 hectares. Bijawar is nearest town to Purwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 51km away.

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Population of Purwa

Below is a concise population overview of Purwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 544 290 254
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 103 54 49
Scheduled Castes (SC) 38 15 23
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 506 275 231
Literate Population 176 111 65
Illiterate Population 368 179 189

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Purwa village:

  • The total population of Purwa village is around 544, including approximately 290 males and 254 females, with a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 103 children aged 0–6 years in Purwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Purwa village has 38 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 506 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Purwa village is about 32.35%, with male literacy at 38.28% and female literacy at 25.59%.
  • There are around 110 households in Purwa village.

Connectivity of Purwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Purwa. As per the 2011 stats, Purwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available

Nearby Villages of Purwa

Knowing the nearby villages of Purwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Purwa.

Biharwara Maharkhuwa Ghori Patna Jharkuwa Furtal Jaitpur Surai Raichour Malwara Matipura

Frequently Asked Questions about Purwa

Where is Purwa located?
Purwa village is situated in Bijawar Tehsil, within the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Purwa is Jharkunwa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Purwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purwa is 544, with 290 males and 254 females.
How many households are there in Purwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Purwa village has a total of 110 households.
What is the literacy rate in Purwa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purwa is 32.35%. The male literacy rate is 38.28%, while the female literacy rate is 25.59%.