Purwa Khagan - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Purwa Khagan is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Harbanspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purwa Khagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purwa Khagan is 148348. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.66 hectares and falls under the 206248 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Purwa Khagan 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 Khagan

As per Census 2011, Purwa Khagan village has a total population of 418 people, consisting of 220 males and 198 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 285 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purwa Khagan

Purwa Khagan 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 Purwa Khagan

Purwa Khagan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pata, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Purwa Khagan is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Purwa Khagan is about 28 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 Khagan

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

Health Facilities in Purwa Khagan

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 Khagan village are given below:

FAQs about Purwa Khagan