Pura Balam - Chunar, Mirzapur
Pura Balam is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Manur Purab Patti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura Balam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura Balam is 212759. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.79 hectares and falls under the 231302 pincode. Chunar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Pura Balam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chunar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Pura Balam
Pura Balam 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Murhua | North | 0.71 km |
| Duhi Khurd | East | 0.89 km |
| Araji Karji | West | 1.12 km |
| Manaur Purab Patti | South | 1.25 km |
| Barawa Nisf | South-West | 1.38 km |
| Duhi Kalan | South-East | 1.71 km |
| Dhebara | East | 1.77 km |
| Hasauli | North-West | 1.77 km |
| Biyarahi | South-West | 1.78 km |
| Bhabhaura | North-East | 1.96 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pura Balam
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pura Balam. The nearest railway station is Ahraura Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunar to Pura Balam is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Pura Balam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pura Balam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pura Balam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Pura Balam
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 Balam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Pura Balam
Where is Pura Balam located?
Pura Balam village is located in Chunar Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pura Balam?
The Gram Panchayat of Pura Balam is Manur Purab Patti.
What is the pincode of Pura Balam?
The pincode of Pura Balam is 231302.