Puraina - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Puraina is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chowhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puraina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraina is 216493. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.2 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Puraina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Puraina

According to the 2011 Census, Puraina village had a total population of 2,189 people, including 1,152 males and 1,037 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.51%, with male literacy at 53.08% and female literacy at 36.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 728.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Puraina

Puraina is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Puraina

Puraina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhikhna Thori, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Puraina is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Puraina is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puraina

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Puraina village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Puraina

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Puraina