Puraina Gosain - Chanpatia, Pashchim Champaran
Puraina Gosain is a village situated in the Chanpatia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanpatia and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bankat Puraina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puraina Gosain village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraina Gosain is 217160. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Chanpatia is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Puraina Gosain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.
Population of Puraina Gosain
According to the 2011 Census, Puraina Gosain village had a total population of 6,435 people, including 3,354 males and 3,081 females, living in 1,185 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.88%, with male literacy at 55.83% and female literacy at 39.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,435 | 3,354 | 3,081 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,232 | 646 | 586 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 340 | 175 | 165 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,491 | 1,512 | 979 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,944 | 1,842 | 2,102 |
Nearby Villages of Puraina Gosain
Puraina Gosain 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 Puraina Gosain
Puraina Gosain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Puraina Gosain has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanpatia to Puraina Gosain is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Puraina Gosain is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Puraina Gosain
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Puraina Gosain village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Puraina Gosain
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Puraina Gosain village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Puraina Gosain
Where is Puraina Gosain located?
Puraina Gosain village is located in Chanpatia Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Puraina Gosain?
The Gram Panchayat of Puraina Gosain is Bankat Puraina.
What is the pincode of Puraina Gosain?
The pincode of Puraina Gosain is 845449.
What is the population of Puraina Gosain?
Puraina Gosain had a total population of 6,435, including 3,354 males and 3,081 females.
How many households are there in Puraina Gosain?
Puraina Gosain had 1,185 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puraina Gosain?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puraina Gosain was 47.88%. Male literacy was 55.83% and female literacy was 39.24%.