Purwana - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Purwana is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 44 km from Kotdwara and around 120 km from Pauri. Kathur Bara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purwana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purwana is 048403. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.57 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Dogadda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Purwana

As per Census 2011, Purwana village has a total population of 74 people, consisting of 33 males and 41 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 1,242 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 51 literate and 23 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Purwana

Purwana 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 Purwana

Purwana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dogadda to Purwana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Purwana is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purwana

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

Health Facilities in Purwana

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

FAQs about Purwana