Purkhas

Block / Tehsil Ghorawal
District Sonbhadra

About Purkhas

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Purkhas village is 213044. Purkhas village is located in Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Ghorawal (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Sonbhadra. As per 2009 stats, Purkhas village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 981.93 hectares. Purkhas has a total population of 2,324 peoples, out of which male population is 1,179 while female population is 1,145. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 971 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of purkhas village is 55.21% out of which 61.83% males and 48.38% females are literate. There are about 397 houses in purkhas village. Pincode of purkhas village locality is 231210.

Sonbhadra is nearest town to purkhas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Purkhas

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,324 1,179 1,145
Literate Population 1,283 729 554
Illiterate Population 1,041 450 591

Connectivity of Purkhas

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Purkhas

Frequently Asked Questions about Purkhas

Where is Purkhas located?

Purkhas village is situated in Ghorawal Tehsil, within the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purkhas?

Purkhas serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Purkhas?

The pincode of Purkhas is 231210, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Purkhas as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purkhas is 2,324, with 1,179 males and 1,145 females.

How many households are there in Purkhas as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Purkhas village has a total of 397 households.

What is the literacy rate in Purkhas as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purkhas is 55.21%. The male literacy rate is 61.83%, while the female literacy rate is 48.38%.