Pura - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Pura is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Rajaur Rambhadrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 236407. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Pura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rosera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pura

As per Census 2011, Pura village has a total population of 1,323 people, consisting of 675 males and 648 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 790 literate and 533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pura

Pura 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 Pura

Public transport in the Pura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Angar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Pura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Pura is about 27 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 Pura

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

Health Facilities in Pura

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

FAQs about Pura