Puranjot Village - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Puranjot is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Puranjot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puranjot is 177501. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.92 hectares and falls under the 272153 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Puranjot

As per Census 2011, Puranjot village has a total population of 1,025 people, consisting of 542 males and 483 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 278 literate and 747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Puranjot are given below:

Nearby Villages of Puranjot

Puranjot 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 Puranjot

Puranjot 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 Uska Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Puranjot is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Puranjot is about 46 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 Puranjot

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

Health Facilities in Puranjot

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

FAQs about Puranjot