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

According to the 2011 Census, Purwa village had a total population of 324 people, including 162 males and 162 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.71%, with male literacy at 66.91% and female literacy at 48.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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