Purani Geraj Village Overview
Purani Geraj is a village in Helem tehsil of Sonitpur district, Assam. It lies about 122 km from Tezpur district headquarters. Helem is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Nalanibari is the Gram Panchayat for Purani Geraj village.
The sections below provide essential information about Purani Geraj village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purani Geraj is 286999. The village covers a geographical area of 84.68 hectares. Helem is the nearest town.
Location Map of Purani Geraj
Population & Demographics of Purani Geraj
This section provides population and demographic details of Purani Geraj village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 536 | 275 | 261 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 31 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 112 | 54 | 58 |
| Literate Population | 461 | 238 | 223 |
| Illiterate Population | 75 | 37 | 38 |
Key population details of Purani Geraj village are given below:
- Purani Geraj village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 536, including approximately 275 males and 261 females, with a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 112 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Purani Geraj village is high, with a literacy rate of about 86.01%.
- There are around 99 households in Purani Geraj village.
Transport & Connectivity of Purani Geraj
Transport facilities help residents of Purani Geraj village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Purani Geraj
The following villages are located close to Purani Geraj and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purani Geraj
- Where is Purani Geraj located?
- Purani Geraj village is located in Helem Subdivision, Sonitpur district, Assam, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Purani Geraj?
- The Gram Panchayat of Purani Geraj is Nalanibari (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Purani Geraj?
- Purani Geraj has a total population of 536, including 275 males and 261 females.
- How many households are there in Purani Geraj?
- There are 99 households in Purani Geraj.
- What is the literacy rate in Purani Geraj?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purani Geraj is 86.01%. Male literacy is 86.55% and female literacy is 85.44%.