Purakatwaroo - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Purakatwaroo is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Sarawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purakatwaroo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purakatwaroo is 194916. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.99 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Phoolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Purakatwaroo 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 Purakatwaroo

As per Census 2011, Purakatwaroo village has a total population of 78 people, consisting of 32 males and 46 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 1,437 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 39 literate and 39 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purakatwaroo

Purakatwaroo 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 Purakatwaroo

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Purakatwaroo. The nearest railway station is Khanja Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phoolpur to Purakatwaroo is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Purakatwaroo is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purakatwaroo

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

Health Facilities in Purakatwaroo

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

FAQs about Purakatwaroo