Puraina - Lalganj, Vaishali

Puraina is a village situated in the Lalganj subdivision of Vaishali district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Hajipur. Purainia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puraina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraina is 234789. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 844121 pincode. Lalganj is the nearest town, located about 5 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 3,812 people, including 1,998 males and 1,814 females, living in 735 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.12%, with male literacy at 77.67% and female literacy at 61.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 679, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Puraina. The nearest railway station is Bhagwanpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalganj to Puraina is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hajipur to Puraina is about 25 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

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