Purkhas - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Purkhas is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Purkhas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purkhas is 213044. The village covers a total geographical area of 981.93 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Purkhas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Purkhas

According to the 2011 Census, Purkhas village had a total population of 2,324 people, including 1,179 males and 1,145 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.21%, with male literacy at 72.11% and female literacy at 56.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,011, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Purkhas

Purkhas 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 Purkhas

Purkhas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Purkhas is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Purkhas is about 28 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 Purkhas

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

Health Facilities in Purkhas

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

FAQs about Purkhas