Purwa - Semaria, Rewa

Purwa is a village situated in the Semaria tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Semaria and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Bamhani Ajmer serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purwa is 466047. The village covers a total geographical area of 4110.65 hectares and falls under the 486445 pincode. Semaria is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Semariya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rewa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purwa

According to the 2011 Census, Purwa village had a total population of 2,361 people, including 1,217 males and 1,144 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.29%, with male literacy at 71.09% and female literacy at 49.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,142.

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 in the Purwa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rewa, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Semaria to Purwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rewa to Purwa is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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