Indian Village Directory

Purwa Village

Purwa is an inhabited village in Machhlishahr Tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Its Census village code is 201476, the Census 2011 record lists 2,280 people in 301 households and the reported area is 166.95 hectares. The local references include Purwa Gram Panchayat, Mariahu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Machhlishahr at about 6 km.

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Quick answer: Purwa is a village in Machhlishahr Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 201476 and 2,280 people in 301 households.
Village Code201476
Population2,280
Households301
Area166.95 hectares
Nearest TownMachhlishahr

Key Village Facts

Village
Purwa
Census Village Code
201476
State
Uttar Pradesh
State Census Code
09
District
Jaunpur
District Census Code
194
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Machhlishahr
Sub-district Census Code
00983
CD Block
Mariahu
Gram Panchayat
Purwa
Households
301
Population
2,280
Male Population
1,052
Female Population
1,228
Sex Ratio
1,167.3
Area
166.95 hectares
Area
1.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Machhlishahr
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Purwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,280 people, 166.95 hectares of reported area and Machhlishahr as the nearest town reference for Purwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictJaunpur
CD BlockMariahu
Gram PanchayatPURWA
  • Purwa falls under Machhlishahr Tehsil in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 201476.
  • The record lists 2,280 people living in 301 households.
  • The reported village area is 166.95 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Machhlishahr.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,365.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.57 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.92%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Purwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 201476, Purwa Gram Panchayat and Mariahu CD Block.

State Census Code
09
District Census Code
194
Sub-district Census Code
00983
Village Census Code
201476
CD Block Code
0736
CD Block Name
Mariahu
Gram Panchayat Name
Purwa

Location and Distance

Machhlishahr is the nearest town listed for Purwa, about 6 km away. Jaunpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Machhlishahr
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Jaunpur
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jaunpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jaunpur
Distance within State/UT
6 km
Nearest Town
Machhlishahr
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
166.95 hectares
Area
1.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,280 people in 301 households, with 1,052 male residents and 1,228 female residents. The average household size is 7.57, and SC share is 20.92% and ST share is 0% for Purwa. Population density works out to about 1,365.68 people per sq km.

Total Households
301
Total Population
2,280
Male Population
1,052
Female Population
1,228
Sex Ratio
1,167.3
Average Household Size
7.57
SC Population
477
SC Male Population
223
SC Female Population
254
SC Population Share
20.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Purwa list 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purwa include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.34 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
39.49 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Purwa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Purwa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Purwa is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Purwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Sugarcane, net sown area is 122.18 hectares and irrigated land is 121.12 hectares (99.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sugarcane
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.82
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.31 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.72 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.58 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
122.18
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.06 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
121.12
Canals Area In Hectares
81.63 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purwa

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
35
Banks in Matched Records
10
Matched PINs
6

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 22 63%
CRM 12 34%
E-Lobby 1 2.9%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 11 31%
State Bank of India 8 23%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 11%
Bank of Baroda 3 8.6%
Punjab National Bank 2 5.7%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 222143 Jaunpur Machhlishahr Machhlishahr (Np) Mariyahu Road Machhalishahar Jaunpur Machhalishahar, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, 222143
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 222202 Jaunpur Machhlishahr Mogra Badshahpur (Npp) Uttar Pradesh Building No. 77, Sahabganj, Mogra Badshahpur, Distt. Jaunpur, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, 222202
Indian Bank ATM 222143 Jaunpur Machhlishahr Machhlishahr (Np) Machhalisahar Saraswati Nagar, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, 222143
Punjab National Bank ATM 222143 Jaunpur Machhlishahr Machhlishahr (Np) Allahabad to Jaunpur Road House of Rajpal Yadav C/O B R Yadav Near Hosp Semi Urban, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, 222143
Bank of Baroda ATM 222143 Jaunpur Machhlishahr Machhlishahr (Np) Mariyahu Road Bank of Baroda Machhalishahar, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, 222143
Bank of Baroda ATM 222202 Jaunpur Machhlishahr Mogra Badshahpur (Npp) Mungra Badshahpur Jaunpur Mungra Badshahpur Branch Sahebganj, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, 222202
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 222143 Jaunpur Machhlishahr Machhlishahr (Np) Jaunpurmachhlishahar Jaunpuruttar Pradesh 496, Kripa Shankarnagar, Near Phool Khan Crossing, Machhlishahar, Jaunpur, Ut…
Punjab National Bank ATM 222202 Jaunpur Machhlishahr Mogra Badshahpur (Npp) Pratapgarh Road Jai Ram Tripathi Semi Urban, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, 222202

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Purwa village located?

Purwa is in Machhlishahr Tehsil of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Which district is Purwa village in?

Purwa village is in Jaunpur district.

Which state is Purwa village in?

Purwa village is in Uttar Pradesh.

Which tehsil is Purwa under?

Purwa comes under Machhlishahr Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Purwa?

The Census village code of Purwa is 201476.

Which Gram Panchayat is Purwa under?

Purwa is listed under PURWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mariahu.

What is the population of Purwa village?

The village record lists 2,280 people and 301 households for Purwa.

How many households are in Purwa village?

The village record lists 301 households for Purwa.

What is the male and female population of Purwa?

The record lists 1,052 male residents and 1,228 female residents for Purwa.

What is the sex ratio of Purwa village?

The sex ratio of Purwa is 1,167.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Purwa village?

The reported geographical area of Purwa is 166.95 hectares.

What is the population density of Purwa village?

The approximate population density of Purwa is 1,365.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Purwa?

The nearest town listed for Purwa is Machhlishahr, about 6 km away.

How far is Purwa from the district headquarters?

Purwa is about 23 km from Jaunpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Purwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Purwa is about 6 km from Machhlishahr, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Purwa?

The village facility record lists 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Purwa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Purwa?

For Purwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Sugarcane, net sown area is 122.18 hectares and irrigated land is 121.12 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purwa?

The page shows 35 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purwa. These records include 10 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.