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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Purkhas

As per Census 2011, Purkhas village has a total population of 2,324 people, consisting of 1,179 males and 1,145 females. The village has 397 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 326 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,283 literate and 1,041 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,011 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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