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

According to the 2011 Census, Puraina village had a total population of 732 people, including 357 males and 375 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.59%, with male literacy at 80.72% and female literacy at 60.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

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