Purena - Maholi, Sitapur

Purena is a village situated in the Maholi tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Misrikh and around 38 km from Sitapur. Purena village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purena is 136759. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.95 hectares and falls under the 261141 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Purena

According to the 2011 Census, Purena village had a total population of 1,038 people, including 564 males and 474 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.18%, with male literacy at 59.91% and female literacy at 34.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Purena

Purena 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 Purena

Purena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maikalganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Purena is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Purena is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purena

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

Health Facilities in Purena

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

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