Purahra - Haspura, Aurangabad

Purahra is a village situated in the Haspura subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haspura and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Purhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purahra is 252767. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 824120 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Purahra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purahra

As per Census 2011, Purahra village has a total population of 2,517 people, consisting of 1,309 males and 1,208 females. The village has 428 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 463 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,587 literate and 930 illiterate residents. Additionally, 321 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purahra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5171,3091,208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)463245218
Scheduled Castes (SC)321158163
Literate Population1,587948639
Illiterate Population930361569

Nearby Villages of Purahra

Purahra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RaghunathpurNorth-West0.94 km
BirahraSouth-West1.31 km
RampurchaeNorth-East1.32 km
KishunpurSouth-West1.78 km
BerewaWest1.79 km
PirahoNorth1.82 km
Raypur BandhwaEast2.36 km
BagharewaSouth2.40 km
SaidpurSouth-West2.69 km
PiruWest2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Purahra

Purahra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Purahra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Purahra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purahra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Purahra village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Purahra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Purahra village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Purahra

Where is Purahra located?

Purahra village is located in Haspura Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purahra?

The Gram Panchayat of Purahra is Purhara.

What is the pincode of Purahra?

The pincode of Purahra is 824120.

What is the population of Purahra?

Purahra has a total population of 2,517, including 1,309 males and 1,208 females.

How many households are there in Purahra?

There are 428 households in Purahra.

What is the literacy rate in Purahra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purahra is 63.05%. Male literacy is 72.42% and female literacy is 52.90%.