Pura - Chandausi, Sambhal

Pura is a village situated in the Chandausi tehsil of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Chandausi and around 60 km from Moradabad. Pura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 116208. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.58 hectares and falls under the 244410 pincode. Chandausi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Pura 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 Chandausi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambhal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 3,534 people, including 1,893 males and 1,641 females, living in 588 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.14%, with male literacy at 62.56% and female literacy at 31.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,367.

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 Majada Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandausi to Pura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Moradabad to Pura is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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