Purainia - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Purainia is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Purainiya Harsari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purainia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purainia is 216649. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.03 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Purainia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purainia

According to the 2011 Census, Purainia village had a total population of 3,538 people, including 1,831 males and 1,707 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.54%, with male literacy at 74.46% and female literacy at 49.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Purainia

Purainia 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 Purainia

Public transport in the Purainia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Purainia is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Purainia is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purainia

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

Health Facilities in Purainia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Purainia village are given below:

FAQs about Purainia