Purwa Bale - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Purwa Bale is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Purwa Walai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purwa Bale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purwa Bale is 148405. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.24 hectares and falls under the 206248 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 116 km away.

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

Population of Purwa Bale

As per Census 2011, Purwa Bale village has a total population of 1,583 people, consisting of 853 males and 730 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 274 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 962 literate and 621 illiterate residents. Additionally, 583 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purwa Bale are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,583853730
Child Population (0–6 yrs)274145129
Scheduled Castes (SC)583314269
Literate Population962571391
Illiterate Population621282339

Nearby Villages of Purwa Bale

Purwa Bale 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)
Barru PhaphoondEast1.36 km
AgharaNorth1.64 km
DharkanNorth-West1.77 km
GulrihaSouth-West1.96 km
AoutonWest1.99 km
AndaNorth-East2.00 km
AshainiSouth-East2.43 km
Ekgharha PhaphoondNorth-East2.68 km
BahalolpurEast2.82 km
AriyariNorth-East2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Purwa Bale

Purwa Bale is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Phaphund, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Purwa Bale is about 116 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Purwa Bale is about 36 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 Purwa Bale

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

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

Health Facilities in Purwa Bale

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

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

FAQs about Purwa Bale

Where is Purwa Bale located?

Purwa Bale village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purwa Bale?

The Gram Panchayat of Purwa Bale is Purwa Walai.

What is the pincode of Purwa Bale?

The pincode of Purwa Bale is 206248.

What is the population of Purwa Bale?

Purwa Bale has a total population of 1,583, including 853 males and 730 females.

How many households are there in Purwa Bale?

There are 265 households in Purwa Bale.

What is the literacy rate in Purwa Bale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purwa Bale is 60.77%. Male literacy is 66.94% and female literacy is 53.56%.