Puraini Subdivision - Madhepura, Bihar
Puraini is an administrative subdivision in the Madhepura district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Puraini is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bihariganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 96 km², including 95.97 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 909 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puraini Subdivision
Puraini Subdivision has a total of 32 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanat Sarkar | Rural | Puraini |
| 2 | Amanat Sarkar | Rural | Puraini |
| 3 | Aurahi | Rural | Aurai |
| 4 | Bagahra | Rural | Banshgopal |
| 5 | Basdeopur | Rural | Kursandi |
| 6 | Dumrail | Rural | Ganeshpur |
| 7 | Durgapur | Rural | Durgapur |
| 8 | Durgapur Arazi | Rural | Banshgopal |
| 9 | Ganeshpur | Rural | Ganeshpur |
| 10 | Hamidpur Chhint | Rural | Nardah |
| 11 | Harban Singh Naek Jagir | Rural | Durgapur |
| 12 | Kalekhan Naek Jagir | Rural | Durgapur |
| 13 | Kanwanrahi | Rural | Durgapur |
| 14 | Karaman | Rural | Sapardah |
| 15 | Kherho | Rural | Aurai |
| 16 | Kursandi | Rural | Kursandi |
| 17 | Madantha Milik | Rural | Ganeshpur |
| 18 | Makhdampur Dhapdhara | Rural | Makdampur |
| 19 | Mohammadpur Balia | Rural | Kursandi |
| 20 | Mwghu Singh Hawaldar Jagir | Rural | Aurai |
| 21 | Narda | Rural | Nardah |
| 22 | Nardeh | Rural | Nardah |
| 23 | Nayatola Urf Hamidpur | Rural | Nardah |
| 24 | Nayatola Urf Hamidpur | Rural | Nardah |
| 25 | Nazar Ali Milik | Rural | Ganeshpur |
| 26 | Nurullapur Urf Jogirar | Rural | Nardah |
| 27 | Paran Singh Jamadar Jagir | Rural | Aurai |
| 28 | Puraini Bansgopal | Rural | Banshgopal |
| 29 | Puraini Milik | Rural | Puraini |
| 30 | Purani | Rural | Puraini |
| 31 | Raota | Rural | Kursandi |
| 32 | Saparda | Rural | Sapardah |
Population of Puraini Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Puraini Subdivision has a total population of 1,04,436 people, consisting of 54,688 males and 49,748 females. There are 20,139 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,088 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,04,436 | 1,04,436 | 0 |
| Male Population | 54,688 | 54,688 | 0 |
| Female Population | 49,748 | 49,748 | 0 |
| Total Households | 20,139 | 20,139 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,088 / km² | 1,088 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 41,376 literate people and 21,789 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,276 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 125 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,789 | 21,789 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 41,376 | 41,376 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 63,060 | 63,060 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,276 | 10,276 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 125 | 125 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.