Puraina - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Puraina is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Belwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puraina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraina is 229891. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Puraina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Puraina

According to the 2011 Census, Puraina village had a total population of 822 people, including 396 males and 426 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.89%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 65.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Puraina

Puraina 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 Puraina

Puraina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nunkhar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Puraina is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Puraina is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puraina

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

Health Facilities in Puraina

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

FAQs about Puraina