Pur - Mangrulpir, Washim

Pur is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Bhur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pur is 530721. The village covers a total geographical area of 684.27 hectares and falls under the 444402 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Pur

As per Census 2011, Pur village has a total population of 82 people, consisting of 40 males and 42 females. The village has 20 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 44 literate and 38 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pur

Pur 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 Pur

Public transport in the Pur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohogad, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Pur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Pur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pur

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

Health Facilities in Pur

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

FAQs about Pur