Puraina

Block / Subdivision Barharia
District Siwan
State Bihar

About Puraina

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Puraina village is 231502. Puraina village is located in Barharia subdivision of Siwan district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Barharia (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Siwan. As per 2009 stats, Bhamopali is the gram panchayat of Puraina village.

The total geographical area of village is 168.26 hectares. Puraina has a total population of 2,920 peoples, out of which male population is 1,502 while female population is 1,418. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 944 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of puraina village is 65.07% out of which 73.10% males and 56.56% females are literate. There are about 452 houses in puraina village.

Siwan is nearest town to puraina village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Puraina

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,920 1,502 1,418
Literate Population 1,900 1,098 802
Illiterate Population 1,020 404 616

Connectivity of Puraina

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 Puraina

Frequently Asked Questions about Puraina

Where is Puraina located?

Puraina village is situated in Barharia Subdivision, within the Siwan district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Puraina?

The Gram Panchayat of Puraina is Bhamopali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Puraina as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puraina is 2,920, with 1,502 males and 1,418 females.

How many households are there in Puraina as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Puraina village has a total of 452 households.

What is the literacy rate in Puraina as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puraina is 65.07%. The male literacy rate is 73.10%, while the female literacy rate is 56.56%.