Purana - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Purana is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Purana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purana is 213491. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.19 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Purana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Purana

As per Census 2011, Purana village has a total population of 1,293 people, consisting of 653 males and 640 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 722 literate and 571 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purana

Purana 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 Purana

Purana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Purana is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Purana is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purana

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

Health Facilities in Purana

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

FAQs about Purana