Puri

Puri is a village located in Giriak subdivision of Nalanda district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Giriak (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Biharsharif. As per 2009 stats, Pokharpur is the gram panchayat of Puri village.

Puri has its own place in the vibrant Nalanda region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Puri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Puri is 245128. The village spans a total geographical area of 251 hectares. Biharsharif is nearest town to Puri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Puri

Below is a concise population overview of Puri as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,190 1,656 1,534
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 630 357 273
Scheduled Castes (SC) 754 387 367
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 1,562 919 643
Illiterate Population 1,628 737 891

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Puri village:

  • The total population of Puri village is around 3,190, including approximately 1,656 males and 1,534 females, with a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 630 children aged 0–6 years in Puri village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Puri village has 754 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Puri village is about 48.97%, with male literacy at 55.50% and female literacy at 41.92%.
  • There are around 497 households in Puri village.

Connectivity of Puri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Puri. As per the 2011 stats, Puri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Puri

Knowing the nearby villages of Puri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Puri.

Sakuchi Ghosrawan Bakra Chorsua Pokharpur Durgapur Dasrathpur Isua Rupaspur Pearepur Arazi Saindih

Frequently Asked Questions about Puri

Where is Puri located?
Puri village is situated in Giriak Subdivision, within the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puri?
The Gram Panchayat of Puri is Pokharpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Puri as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puri is 3,190, with 1,656 males and 1,534 females.
How many households are there in Puri as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Puri village has a total of 497 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puri as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puri is 48.97%. The male literacy rate is 55.50%, while the female literacy rate is 41.92%.