Pureswa - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Pureswa is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pureswa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pureswa is 202762. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.24 hectares and falls under the 222165 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Pureswa 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 Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pureswa

According to the 2011 Census, Pureswa village had a total population of 2,104 people, including 1,018 males and 1,086 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.60%, with male literacy at 87.11% and female literacy at 59.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 725.

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

Nearby Villages of Pureswa

Pureswa 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 Pureswa

Pureswa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Pureswa is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pureswa

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

Health Facilities in Pureswa

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

FAQs about Pureswa