Puraini - Muhra, Gaya

Puraini is a village situated in the Muhra subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Muhra and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Gehlor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puraini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraini is 255141. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Puraini village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Puraini

According to the 2011 Census, Puraini village had a total population of 957 people, including 473 males and 484 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.55%, with male literacy at 47.18% and female literacy at 28.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464.

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

Nearby Villages of Puraini

Puraini 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 Puraini

Puraini is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jethian, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Puraini is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puraini

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

Health Facilities in Puraini

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

FAQs about Puraini