Urain - Surajgarha, Lakhisarai
Urain is a village situated in the Surajgarha subdivision of Lakhisarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surajgarha and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Lakhisarai. Urain village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Urain is 243525. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.3 hectares and falls under the 811309 pincode. Lakhisarai is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Urain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.
Population of Urain
According to the 2011 Census, Urain village had a total population of 5,470 people, including 2,875 males and 2,595 females, living in 930 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 77.33% and female literacy at 51.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,300.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,470 | 2,875 | 2,595 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,051 | 559 | 492 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,300 | 636 | 664 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,866 | 1,791 | 1,075 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,604 | 1,084 | 1,520 |
Nearby Villages of Urain
Urain is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Urain
Urain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Urain has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhisarai to Urain is about 32 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 Urain
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Urain village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Urain
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Urain village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Urain
Where is Urain located?
Urain village is located in Surajgarha Subdivision, Lakhisarai district, Bihar, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Urain?
Urain is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Urain?
The pincode of Urain is 811309.
What is the population of Urain?
Urain had a total population of 5,470, including 2,875 males and 2,595 females.
How many households are there in Urain?
Urain had 930 households.
What is the literacy rate in Urain?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Urain was 64.86%. Male literacy was 77.33% and female literacy was 51.12%.