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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Purahra village had a total population of 2,517 people, including 1,309 males and 1,208 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.26%, with male literacy at 89.10% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Purahra