Purwa

Purwa is a village located in Khajni tehsil of Gorakhpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Khajni (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Gorakhpur. As per 2009 stats, Purwa village is also a gram panchayat.

Purwa has its own place in the vibrant Gorakhpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Purwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Purwa is 187123. The village spans a total geographical area of 32.48 hectares. Gorakhpur is nearest town to Purwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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Population of Purwa

Below is a concise population overview of Purwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 965 478 487
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 155 70 85
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 536 316 220
Illiterate Population 429 162 267

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Purwa village:

  • The total population of Purwa village is around 965, including approximately 478 males and 487 females, with a sex ratio of 1018 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 155 children aged 0–6 years in Purwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Purwa village is about 55.54%, with male literacy at 66.11% and female literacy at 45.17%.
  • There are around 162 households in Purwa village.

Connectivity of Purwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Purwa. As per the 2011 stats, Purwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Purwa

Knowing the nearby villages of Purwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Purwa.

Doharia Rautpar Gulriha Jaswanpur Mathiya Kataka Belsari Bujurg Belsari Khurd Balua Bharthari Sai Bujurag

Frequently Asked Questions about Purwa

Where is Purwa located?
Purwa village is situated in Khajni Tehsil, within the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purwa?
Purwa serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Purwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purwa is 965, with 478 males and 487 females.
How many households are there in Purwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Purwa village has a total of 162 households.
What is the literacy rate in Purwa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purwa is 55.54%. The male literacy rate is 66.11%, while the female literacy rate is 45.17%.