Purwa Samai - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Purwa Samai is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Sabalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purwa Samai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purwa Samai is 148401. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.57 hectares and falls under the 206247 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.

Purwa Samai 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 Samai

As per Census 2011, Purwa Samai village has a total population of 911 people, consisting of 496 males and 415 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 836 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 592 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 361 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population911496415
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708486
Scheduled Castes (SC)361186175
Literate Population592348244
Illiterate Population319148171

Nearby Villages of Purwa Samai

Purwa Samai 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)
BadanpurNorth-West1.04 km
Purwa NathaWest1.25 km
AtthesiWest1.82 km
Singhpurwa ManaSouth-East1.95 km
SabalpurWest2.11 km
Jiwa SirsaniNorth-West2.24 km
Kichahiya GopalpurNorth2.40 km
PouthiSouth-West2.66 km
AsuSouth2.74 km
BarauNorth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Purwa Samai

Purwa Samai 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 Phaphund, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Purwa Samai is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Purwa Samai is about 30 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 Samai

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

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

Health Facilities in Purwa Samai

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 Samai village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Purwa Samai

Where is Purwa Samai located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Purwa Samai?

The Gram Panchayat of Purwa Samai is Sabalpur.

What is the pincode of Purwa Samai?

The pincode of Purwa Samai is 206247.

What is the population of Purwa Samai?

Purwa Samai has a total population of 911, including 496 males and 415 females.

How many households are there in Purwa Samai?

There are 135 households in Purwa Samai.

What is the literacy rate in Purwa Samai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purwa Samai is 64.98%. Male literacy is 70.16% and female literacy is 58.80%.