Purasarwan - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Purasarwan is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Purasarwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purasarwan is 200205. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.28 hectares and falls under the 223101 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Purasarwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purasarwan

According to the 2011 Census, Purasarwan village had a total population of 1,138 people, including 576 males and 562 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.53%, with male literacy at 69.04% and female literacy at 37.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Purasarwan

Purasarwan 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 Purasarwan

Purasarwan 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 Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Purasarwan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Purasarwan is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purasarwan

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

Health Facilities in Purasarwan

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

FAQs about Purasarwan