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 information the sub-district code of Puraini Block (CD) is 01168. Total area of puraini subdivision is 96 km². Puraini subdivision has a population of 1,04,436 peoples. Puraini subdivision has a population density of 1088 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 20,139 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 39.62% population of puraini subdivision is literate, out of which 46.92% males and 31.60% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Puraini Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |