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[edit] Purwa Town, 1908

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Head-quarters of the tahsil of the same name in Unao District, United Provinces, situated in 26° 28' N. and 80° 47' E., on the road from Unao town to Rae Bareli. Population (1901), 10,260. The place was of some importance under native rule, being the head-quarters of a chakla ; but after annexation the capital of the new District was fixed at Unao. Purwa contains a dispensary and munsifiy besides the usual offices, and is adininistered under Act XX of 1856, with an income of about Rs. 1,900. It is noted for its shoes and leather- work. There is a large weekly market, besides thrqp annual fairs, each of which is attended by 7,000 or 8,000 persons. There is a school with 114 pupils,