Purwa - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Purwa is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Purwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purwa is 201476. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.95 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Purwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Purwa

According to the 2011 Census, Purwa village had a total population of 2,280 people, including 1,052 males and 1,228 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.34%, with male literacy at 75.30% and female literacy at 53.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 477.

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

Nearby Villages of Purwa

Purwa 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 Purwa

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Purwa. The nearest railway station is Bakhsha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Purwa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Purwa is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purwa

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

Health Facilities in Purwa

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

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