Purkhas
Purkhas is a revenue village in Kuchaikote block, Gopalganj district, Bihar. It had a population of 3,403 in 554 households (Census 2011).
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3,403 souls. 554 homes.
Kuchaikote block, Gopalganj district, Bihar.
Purkhas today
- Apple₹12,500Gopalganj APMC · 1 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹1,750Gopalganj APMC · 1 Nov 2026
- Green Chilli₹6,230Gopalganj APMC · 1 Nov 2026
Diwali 2026 in Purkhas
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Purkhas at a glance
Purkhas is one of the larger villages of Kuchaikote block — 21st of 216 by population, with 3,403 people in 554 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 61.3%, below Gopalganj district's 64.8% (Kuchaikote block: 66.9%), while the sex ratio was 1,083 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,025. It falls under Purkhas gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 841503. The village covers 368 hectares — about 3.7 km², or roughly 924 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Kuchaikote assembly constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Kuchaikote Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Purkhas is in the Purkhas (पुरखास) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Purkhas
- Garya Khal
- Madha Chak
- Sukhdew Patti
- Bhoj Chhapar
- Dumaria
- Tola Palat Ray
- Arazi Math Hankar
- Arazipur
- Arazi Jait Narahwa
- Math Hankar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Purkhas compares
By population, Purkhas ranks #21 of 216 inhabited villages in Kuchaikote block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Purkhas had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Page completeness · 1/5
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Villages sharing pincode 841503
Other villages in Kuchaikote block
View all 222 →- Khajuri
- Kuchai Kote
- Sirsia
- Sasamusa
- Baliwan Sagar
- Sangwa Dih
- Rampur Madho
- Khem Matihanian
- Matihanian Kalan
- Jalalpur
- Tola Sipahiya
- Matihanian Tewari
- Matihani Binod
- Belthari
- Semra
- Rampur Kharea
- Barhara
- Durg Matihanian
- Salehpur
- Mahuanwa
- Bishambharpur
- Baghauch
- Lachhpur
- Shampur
- Amwa Bijaypur
- Chailwa
- Ghatimpur
- Sonahula Chandra Bhan
- Baliwan Raemel
- Mathia Hata
- Bankata
- Sapahiya Khas
Purkhas — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 3,403Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,634 / 1,769
- Households
- 554
- People per home
- 6.1
- Literacy rate
- 61.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 860
- Work participation
- 25.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Purkhas on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Purkhas. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Purkhas · 26.5913° N, 84.3115° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postEssential services & places near Purkhas
Purkhas isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Kuchaikote block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices314 in Gopalganj district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics190 in Gopalganj district
Hospital
Kuchaikote
Primary / community health centre
Uchkagaon
Temples1 in Gopalganj district
Mosques1 in Gopalganj district
Other places of worship1 in Gopalganj district
Transport20 in Gopalganj district
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Railway station
Community places1 in Gopalganj district
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People often ask about Purkhas
Where is Purkhas located?
Purkhas is a village in Kuchaikote block of Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Purkhas in?
Purkhas is in Gopalganj district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Purkhas belong to?
Purkhas comes under the Purkhas gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Purkhas?
The pincode of Purkhas, Kuchaikote, Gopalganj is 841503.
What is the population of Purkhas?
As per the 2011 Census, Purkhas had a population of 3,403 (1,634 males and 1,769 females).
How many households are there in Purkhas?
Purkhas had 554 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Purkhas?
Purkhas covers about 368 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Purkhas?
The literacy rate of Purkhas was 61.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Purkhas?
Purkhas had 1,083 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purkhas in?
Purkhas is in the Gopalganj Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Purkhas?
Dr. Alok Kumar Suman (Janata Dal (United)) won the Gopalganj Lok Sabha seat, which includes Purkhas, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Purkhas in?
Purkhas is in the Kuchaikote assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Purkhas?
Amrendra Kumar Pandey (Janata Dal (United)) won the Kuchaikote assembly seat, which includes Purkhas, in 2025.
Which development block is Purkhas in?
Purkhas is in the Kuchaikote development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Purkhas?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Purkhas is 230289 and its Census 2011 village code is 230289.
Which villages are near Purkhas?
Villages near Purkhas include Kuchai Kote (within ~8 km), Dhuria Emiliya (about 18 km), Thawe (about 19 km), Thakraha (about 21 km), Nautan (about 22 km).
What is the population of Purkhas in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Purkhas's Census 2011 population of 3,403 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 4,320 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Purkhas?
The sarpanch of Purkhas has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 6 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Gopalganj district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 1 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Apple | Gopalganj APMC | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Gopalganj APMC | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Gopalganj APMC | 6,230 | 6,230 | 6,230 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Maize · Hybrid/Local | Gopalganj APMC | 2,380 | 2,380 | 2,380 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · Pusa-Red | Gopalganj APMC | 4,520 | 4,520 | 4,520 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Red Nanital | Gopalganj APMC | 930 | 930 | 930 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Red gram split/Arhar dal/Tur dal · Arhar Dal(Tur) | Gopalganj APMC | 11,500 | 11,500 | 11,500 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Banana - Green · Banana - Green | Gopalganj APMC | 2,360 | 2,360 | 2,360 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Purkhas's shops. Best mandi price near Purkhas →
Official dataAgmarknet, 1 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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