Pursal - Hasanpur, Amroha

Pursal is a village situated in the Hasanpur tehsil of Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Hasanpur and around 57 km from Jyotiba Phule Nagar. Pursal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pursal is 118531. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.16 hectares and falls under the 244255 pincode. Hasanpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pursal

According to the 2011 Census, Pursal village had a total population of 1,053 people, including 562 males and 491 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.03%, with male literacy at 69.93% and female literacy at 30.24%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,053562491
Child Population (0–6 yrs)217103114
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population435321114
Illiterate Population618241377

Nearby Villages of Pursal

Pursal 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DamgaraEast1.02 km
SimthalaWest1.74 km
SikandarabadEast2.73 km
AdampurSouth2.80 km
ChakferiSouth-West2.90 km
KheliyapattiNorth-West2.96 km
Kheliya KhalsaNorth-West3.10 km
SathalpurNorth3.76 km
DhannapurEast3.95 km
Seetla SaraiEast4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pursal

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Pursal. The nearest railway station is Sambhal Hatim Sarai, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hasanpur to Pursal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jyotiba Phule Nagar to Pursal is about 57 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 Pursal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pursal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pursal

Where is Pursal located?

Pursal village is located in Hasanpur Tehsil, Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pursal?

Pursal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pursal?

The pincode of Pursal is 244255.

What is the population of Pursal?

Pursal had a total population of 1,053, including 562 males and 491 females.

How many households are there in Pursal?

Pursal had 176 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pursal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pursal was 52.03%. Male literacy was 69.93% and female literacy was 30.24%.