Puragaur - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar
Puragaur is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puragaur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Puragaur is 167691. The village covers a total geographical area of 16.41 hectares and falls under the 224176 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Puragaur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Puragaur
Puragaur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gopalpur | South-East | 0.78 km |
| Nathamalpur Hetharia | South-West | 0.88 km |
| Sankarpur Dharampur | East | 1.00 km |
| Devlar | North | 1.06 km |
| Bhopal Patti | North-West | 1.19 km |
| Bhupatpur Kondaraha | West | 1.36 km |
| Ratibhar | North | 1.38 km |
| Rampur Bax | South-West | 1.63 km |
| Shankerpur Barjee | South | 1.63 km |
| Bhatpurwa | West | 1.64 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Puragaur
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Puragaur. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Puragaur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Puragaur is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Puragaur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Puragaur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Puragaur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Puragaur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Puragaur
Where is Puragaur located?
Puragaur village is located in Allapur Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puragaur?
The Gram Panchayat of Puragaur is Gopalpur.
What is the pincode of Puragaur?
The pincode of Puragaur is 224176.