Purawa

Purawa is a village located in Gudha Malani tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Gudha Malani (tehsildar office) and 89km away from district headquarter Barmer. As per 2009 stats, Arniyali is the gram panchayat of Purawa village.

Here you can discover what makes Purawa unique in its vibrant Gudha Malani-Barmer region. You’ll see Purawa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Purawa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Purawa is 088004. The village spans a total geographical area of 738.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 344704. Barmer is nearest town to Purawa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 89km away.

When it comes to local governance, Purawa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gudhamalani Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Purawa

Population of Purawa

According to the 2011 Census, Purawa has a total population of about 1,039, with approximately 552 males and 487 females. The sex ratio is around 882 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 208 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 284 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 127. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.38%, with male literacy at about 67.21% and female literacy near 39.84%. There are around 199 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Purawa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Purawa

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

Nearby Villages of Purawa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Purawa