Puraini - Kumarkhand, Madhepura
Puraini is a village situated in the Kumarkhand subdivision of Madhepura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarkhand and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Madhepura. Puraini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraini is 225910. The village covers a total geographical area of 939.2 hectares and falls under the 852112 pincode. Murli Ganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Puraini village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Puraini
As per Census 2011, Puraini village has a total population of 8,184 people, consisting of 4,252 males and 3,932 females. The village has 1,738 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,762 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,951 literate and 5,233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 709 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Puraini are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,184 | 4,252 | 3,932 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,762 | 906 | 856 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 709 | 373 | 336 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 2,951 | 1,759 | 1,192 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,233 | 2,493 | 2,740 |
Nearby Villages of Puraini
Puraini 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 Puraini
Puraini is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murli Ganj to Puraini is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhepura to Puraini is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Puraini
Where is Puraini located?
Puraini village is located in Kumarkhand Subdivision, Madhepura district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puraini?
Puraini is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Puraini?
The pincode of Puraini is 852112.
What is the population of Puraini?
Puraini has a total population of 8,184, including 4,252 males and 3,932 females.
How many households are there in Puraini?
There are 1,738 households in Puraini.
What is the literacy rate in Puraini?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puraini is 36.06%. Male literacy is 41.37% and female literacy is 30.32%.