Purwa - Amanganj, Panna

Purwa is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Deora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purwa is 459152. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.62 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Pawai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Purwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khajuraho Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purwa

As per Census 2011, Purwa village has a total population of 324 people, consisting of 162 males and 162 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 161 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purwa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Purwa

Purwa 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Purwa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Purwa. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pawai to Purwa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Purwa is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purwa

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

Health Facilities in Purwa

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

FAQs about Purwa