Purkhipur - Gauriganj, Amethi

Purkhipur is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Gauriganj and around 32 km from Sultanpur. Usurapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purkhipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purkhipur is 169121. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.18 hectares and falls under the 227411 pincode. Musafirkhana is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Purkhipur

As per Census 2011, Purkhipur village has a total population of 393 people, consisting of 209 males and 184 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 144 literate and 249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purkhipur

Purkhipur 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 Purkhipur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Purkhipur. The nearest railway station is Musafir Khana, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Musafirkhana to Purkhipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Purkhipur is about 32 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 Purkhipur

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

Health Facilities in Purkhipur

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

FAQs about Purkhipur