Pura Karim - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Pura Karim is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Katra Noorpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura Karim village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura Karim is 194974. The village covers a total geographical area of 15.73 hectares and falls under the 276304 pincode. Phulpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Pura Karim 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 Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pura Karim

According to the 2011 Census, Pura Karim village had a total population of 137 people, including 69 males and 68 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.20%, with male literacy at 95.08% and female literacy at 71.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Pura Karim

Pura Karim 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 Pura Karim

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pura Karim. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulpur to Pura Karim is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Pura Karim is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pura Karim

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

Health Facilities in Pura Karim

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

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