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Purkhas Village

Purkhas is an inhabited village in Chail Tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. Its Census village code is 160694, the Census 2011 record lists 8,967 people in 1,503 households and the reported area is 917.71 hectares. The local references include Purkhas Gram Panchayat and Newada CD Block.

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Quick answer: Purkhas is a village in Chail Tehsil, Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 160694 and 8,967 people in 1,503 households.
Village Code160694
Population8,967
Households1,503
Area917.71 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Purkhas
Census Village Code
160694
State
Uttar Pradesh
State Census Code
09
District
Kaushambi
District Census Code
174
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chail
Sub-district Census Code
00887
CD Block
Newada
Gram Panchayat
Purkhas
Households
1,503
Population
8,967
Male Population
4,748
Female Population
4,219
Sex Ratio
888.58
Area
917.71 hectares
Area
9.18 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Purkhas at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 8,967 people and 917.71 hectares of reported area for Purkhas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKaushambi
TehsilChail
CD BlockNewada
Gram PanchayatPURKHAS
  • Purkhas falls under Chail Tehsil in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 160694.
  • The record lists 8,967 people living in 1,503 households.
  • The reported village area is 917.71 hectares.
  • 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 Density977.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.97 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Purkhas in the official administrative record. Census village code 160694, Purkhas Gram Panchayat and Newada CD Block.

State Census Code
09
District Census Code
174
Sub-district Census Code
00887
Village Census Code
160694
CD Block Code
0457
Gram Panchayat Code
0231
CD Block Name
Newada
Gram Panchayat Name
Purkhas

Location and Distance

Manjhanpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chail
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Manjhanpur
Distance from District Headquarter
33 km
Total Geographical Area
917.71 hectares
Area
9.18 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 8,967 people in 1,503 households, with 4,748 male residents and 4,219 female residents. The average household size is 5.97, and SC share is 34.45% and ST share is 0% for Purkhas. Population density works out to about 977.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,503
Total Population
8,967
Male Population
4,748
Female Population
4,219
Sex Ratio
888.58
Average Household Size
5.97
SC Population
3,089
SC Male Population
1,645
SC Female Population
1,444
SC Population Share
34.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Purkhas list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Purkhas. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purkhas include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.91 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
506.01 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
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 Purkhas include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Purkhas is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 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
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Purkhas show that net sown area is 877.42 hectares and irrigated land is 506.01 hectares (57.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
0.35 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.11
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.15 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.12 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.15 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
877.42
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
371.41 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
506.01

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purkhas

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
32
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
10

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 29 91%
CRM 3 9.4%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 12 38%
State Bank of India 11 34%
Union Bank of India 3 9.4%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 6.2%
Punjab National Bank 2 6.2%

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 212201 Kaushambi Chail Plhana Uprhar Block - Muratganj, Tehsil-Chail Co: Mr. Mahendra Narayan Tripathi, Gt Road Muratganj, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, 212201
Bank of Baroda ATM 212202 Kaushambi Chail Chauradih Chauraidh Block - Chail Tehsil-Chail C/O- Surendra Kumar Tripathi, VILL- Chauradih, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, 212202
Bank of Baroda ATM 212203 Kaushambi Chail Kajoo Kaju, P. O. Bharwari Teh.chail, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, 212203
Bank of Baroda ATM 212208 Kaushambi Chail Mohammadpur Taluka Ahmadpur as Block-Chail, Tehsil-Chail Co: Makkhan Lal Patel, Village- Mohammedpur, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, 212208
Bank of Baroda ATM 212213 Kaushambi Chail Sayd Sarawan Block- Muratganj, Tehsil-Chail C/O:amarnath Pal, VILL Sayd Sarawan, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, 212213
Bank of Baroda ATM 212201 Kaushambi Chail Bharwari (Np) Naya Bazar C/O- Pradyum Narayan VILL- Bharwari Naya Bazar, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, 212201
Bank of Baroda ATM 212213 Kaushambi Chail Sikandarpur Bajha Imamganj, Kanpur Road VILL Sikandarpur Bajha, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, 212213
Bank of Baroda ATM 212213 Kaushambi Chail Rasoolabad Urf Koilha Rasoolabad Urf Koilha, Block-Chail, Tehsil- Chail Co: Shailendra Singh, Near Ganga Jamuna Petrolpump, Kaushambi, Uttar…

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 Purkhas village located?

Purkhas is in Chail Tehsil of Kaushambi district in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Which district is Purkhas village in?

Purkhas village is in Kaushambi district.

Which state is Purkhas village in?

Purkhas village is in Uttar Pradesh.

Which tehsil is Purkhas under?

Purkhas comes under Chail Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Purkhas?

The Census village code of Purkhas is 160694.

Which Gram Panchayat is Purkhas under?

Purkhas is listed under PURKHAS Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Newada.

What is the population of Purkhas village?

The village record lists 8,967 people and 1,503 households for Purkhas.

How many households are in Purkhas village?

The village record lists 1,503 households for Purkhas.

What is the male and female population of Purkhas?

The record lists 4,748 male residents and 4,219 female residents for Purkhas.

What is the sex ratio of Purkhas village?

The sex ratio of Purkhas is 888.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Purkhas village?

The reported geographical area of Purkhas is 917.71 hectares.

What is the population density of Purkhas village?

The approximate population density of Purkhas is 977.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

How far is Purkhas from the district headquarters?

Purkhas is about 33 km from Manjhanpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Purkhas from the sub-district headquarters?

Purkhas is about 20 km from Chail, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Purkhas?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Purkhas.

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

For Purkhas, net sown area is 877.42 hectares and irrigated land is 506.01 hectares.

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

The page shows 32 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purkhas. These records include 7 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Purkhas.

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.