Purshottampur - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Purshottampur is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Bikapur and around 35 km from Faizabad. Puroshottam Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purshottampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purshottampur is 166793. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.66 hectares and falls under the 224202 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Purshottampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goshainganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purshottampur

According to the 2011 Census, Purshottampur village had a total population of 783 people, including 392 males and 391 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.43%, with male literacy at 84.32% and female literacy at 60.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Purshottampur

Purshottampur 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 Purshottampur

Purshottampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ulna Bhari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Purshottampur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Purshottampur is about 35 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 Purshottampur

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

Health Facilities in Purshottampur

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

FAQs about Purshottampur