Puria

Puria is a village located in Barsoi subdivision of Katihar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Barsoi (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Katihar. As per 2009 stats, Bhawanipur is the gram panchayat of Puria village.

Puria has its own place in the vibrant Katihar 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 Puria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Puria is 224971. The village spans a total geographical area of 94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 855102. Katihar is nearest town to Puria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

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Population of Puria

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,710 891 819
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 317 158 159
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 700 385 315
Illiterate Population 1,010 506 504

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

  • The total population of Puria village is around 1,710, including approximately 891 males and 819 females, with a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 317 children aged 0–6 years in Puria village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Puria village is about 40.94%, with male literacy at 43.21% and female literacy at 38.46%.
  • There are around 360 households in Puria village.

Connectivity of Puria

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

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

Nearby Villages of Puria

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

Marjadpur Basantpur Bairgachhi Lagua Satuwan Shikarpur Chhota Sikarpur Dogachh Bazidgachh Maheshpur Bansgaon

Frequently Asked Questions about Puria

Where is Puria located?
Puria village is situated in Barsoi Subdivision, within the Katihar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puria?
The Gram Panchayat of Puria is Bhawanipur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Puria?
The pincode of Puria is 855102, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Puria as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puria is 1,710, with 891 males and 819 females.
How many households are there in Puria as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Puria village has a total of 360 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puria as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puria is 40.94%. The male literacy rate is 43.21%, while the female literacy rate is 38.46%.