Pura - Bilhaur, Kanpur Nagar

Pura is a village situated in the Bilhaur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilhaur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Pura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 149998. The village covers a total geographical area of 472.41 hectares and falls under the 209210 pincode. Bilhaur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 9,791 people, including 5,252 males and 4,539 females, living in 1,670 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.13%, with male literacy at 83.59% and female literacy at 74.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,561.

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

Nearby Villages of Pura

Pura 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 Pura

Pura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Utripura, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilhaur to Pura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Pura is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pura

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

Health Facilities in Pura

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

FAQs about Pura