Puranpur - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Puranpur is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Devriya Pandit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puranpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puranpur is 167658. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.15 hectares and falls under the 224137 pincode. Atrauliya is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Puranpur 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.

Population of Puranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Puranpur village had a total population of 533 people, including 246 males and 287 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.78%, with male literacy at 85.98% and female literacy at 65.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Puranpur

Puranpur 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 Puranpur

Puranpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaialsa, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauliya to Puranpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Puranpur 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 Puranpur

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

Health Facilities in Puranpur

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

FAQs about Puranpur