Puraini
Puraini is a Town and Subdivision in Madhepura District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Puraini Block (CD) is 01168. The total area of Puraini Subdivision is 96 km². Puraini has a sex ratio of approximately 909 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puraini Subdivision
Puraini Subdivision has a total of 29 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Puraini Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanat Sarkar | Puraini | Murliganj (42 km) |
| 2 | Aurahi | Aurai | Murliganj (38 km) |
| 3 | Bagahra | Banshgopal | Murliganj (35 km) |
| 4 | Basdeopur | Kursandi | Murliganj (36 km) |
| 5 | Dumrail | Ganeshpur | Murliganj (35 km) |
| 6 | Durgapur | Durgapur | Murliganj (41 km) |
| 7 | Durgapur Arazi | Banshgopal | Puraini |
| 8 | Ganeshpur | Ganeshpur | Murliganj (41 km) |
| 9 | Harban Singh Naek Jagir | Durgapur | Puraini |
| 10 | Kalekhan Naek Jagir | Durgapur | Murliganj (42 km) |
| 11 | Kanwanrahi | Durgapur | Murliganj (42 km) |
| 12 | Karaman | Sapardah | Murliganj (40 km) |
| 13 | Kherho | Aurai | Murliganj (43 km) |
| 14 | Kursandi | Kursandi | Murliganj (38 km) |
| 15 | Madantha Milik | Ganeshpur | Puraini |
| 16 | Makhdampur Dhapdhara | Makdampur | Murliganj (40 km) |
| 17 | Mohammadpur Balia | Kursandi | Murliganj (38 km) |
| 18 | Mwghu Singh Hawaldar Jagir | Aurai | Puraini |
| 19 | Narda | Nardah | Murliganj (36 km) |
| 20 | Nardeh | Nardah | Puraini |
| 21 | Nayatola Urf Hamidpur | Nardah | Murliganj (35 km) |
| 22 | Nazar Ali Milik | Ganeshpur | Murliganj (36 km) |
| 23 | Nurullapur Urf Jogirar | Nardah | Murliganj (33 km) |
| 24 | Paran Singh Jamadar Jagir | Aurai | Puraini |
| 25 | Puraini Bansgopal | Banshgopal | Murliganj (35 km) |
| 26 | Puraini Milik | Puraini | Puraini |
| 27 | Purani | Puraini | Murliganj (37 km) |
| 28 | Raota | Kursandi | Murliganj (35 km) |
| 29 | Saparda | Sapardah | Murliganj (39 km) |
Population of Puraini Subdivision
The population profile of Puraini Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Puraini Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,04,436 | 1,04,436 | N/A |
| Male Population | 54,688 | 54,688 | N/A |
| Female Population | 49,748 | 49,748 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,789 | 21,789 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,220 | 11,220 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,569 | 10,569 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 41,376 | 41,376 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 25,657 | 25,657 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 15,719 | 15,719 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 63,060 | 63,060 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 29,031 | 29,031 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 34,029 | 34,029 | N/A |
| Total Households | 20,139 | 20,139 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,04,436 people. Includes nearly 54,688 males and 49,748 females. Rural population is about 1,04,436 people.
- There are around 21,789 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,220 boys and 10,569 girls.
- Literate population is about 41,376 people. Non-literate population is around 63,060 people.
- There are nearly 20,139 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Puraini Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,276 | 10,276 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,445 | 5,445 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,831 | 4,831 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 125 | 125 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 58 | 58 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 67 | 67 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,088 / km² | 1,088 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puraini Subdivision is approximately 10,276 people, including 5,445 males and 4,831 females. Around 10,276 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puraini Subdivision is about 125 people, including 58 males and 67 females. Around 125 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,088 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,088 people per sq. km.