Puran

Puran is a village located in Karpi subdivision of Arwal district in Bihar, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Karpi (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Arwal. As per 2009 stats, Puran village is also a gram panchayat.

Puran has its own place in the vibrant Arwal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Puran

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Puran is 260776. The village spans a total geographical area of 643 hectares. Arwal is nearest town to Puran village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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Population of Puran

Below is a concise population overview of Puran as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,133 2,173 1,960
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 670 355 315
Scheduled Castes (SC) 566 288 278
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 2,309 1,373 936
Illiterate Population 1,824 800 1,024

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Puran village:

  • The total population of Puran village is around 4,133, including approximately 2,173 males and 1,960 females, with a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 670 children aged 0–6 years in Puran village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Puran village has 566 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Puran village is about 55.87%, with male literacy at 63.18% and female literacy at 47.76%.
  • There are around 694 households in Puran village.

Connectivity of Puran

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Puran. As per the 2011 stats, Puran had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Puran

Knowing the nearby villages of Puran helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Puran.

Piraho Rampurchae Keal Pakri Bazidpur Jonha Baghra Karpi Belkhari Chak Nadi Khurd Belkari

Frequently Asked Questions about Puran

Where is Puran located?
Puran village is situated in Karpi Subdivision, within the Arwal district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puran?
Puran serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Puran as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puran is 4,133, with 2,173 males and 1,960 females.
How many households are there in Puran as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Puran village has a total of 694 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puran as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puran is 55.87%. The male literacy rate is 63.18%, while the female literacy rate is 47.76%.