Purandarpur - Martinganjon, Azamgarh

Purandarpur is a village situated in the Martinganjon tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Phulpur and around 40 km from Azamgarh. Purandarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purandarpur is 195088. The village covers a total geographical area of 1742.02 hectares and falls under the 276288 pincode. Phulpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Purandarpur

As per Census 2011, Purandarpur village has a total population of 2,566 people, consisting of 1,249 males and 1,317 females. The village has 392 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 345 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,662 literate and 904 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,282 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purandarpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Purandarpur

Purandarpur 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 Purandarpur

Purandarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarai Mir, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulpur to Purandarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Purandarpur is about 40 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 Purandarpur

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

Health Facilities in Purandarpur

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

FAQs about Purandarpur