Purwa - Hasanganj, Unnao

Purwa is a village situated in the Hasanganj tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hasanganj and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Purwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purwa is 141786. The village covers a total geographical area of 890 hectares and falls under the 209870 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Purwa

As per Census 2011, Purwa village has a total population of 3,088 people, consisting of 1,649 males and 1,439 females. The village has 606 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 455 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,694 literate and 1,394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purwa

Purwa 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 Purwa

Public transport in the Purwa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Makhi, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Purwa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Unnao to Purwa is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purwa

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

Health Facilities in Purwa

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

FAQs about Purwa