Puranjala - Aliganj, Etah

Puranjala is a village situated in the Aliganj tehsil of Etah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aliganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Etah. Tisauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puranjala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puranjala is 214504. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.25 hectares and falls under the 207247 pincode. Aliganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Puranjala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Puranjala

According to the 2011 Census, Puranjala village had a total population of 1,282 people, including 704 males and 578 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.15%, with male literacy at 88.78% and female literacy at 76.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 648.

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

Nearby Villages of Puranjala

Puranjala 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 Puranjala

Puranjala 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 Ballupur, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aliganj to Puranjala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Etah to Puranjala is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puranjala

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

Health Facilities in Puranjala

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

FAQs about Puranjala