Puraina - Chhuikhadan, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Puraina is a village situated in the Chhuikhadan tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Chhuikhadan and around 63 km from Rajnandgaon. Murai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puraina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraina is 440183. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.34 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Chhuikhadan is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Puraina

As per Census 2011, Puraina village has a total population of 732 people, consisting of 357 males and 375 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 432 literate and 300 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 112 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuikhadan to Puraina is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Puraina is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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