Puraina - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Puraina is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Sannausi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puraina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraina is 501160. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Puraina

According to the 2011 Census, Puraina village had a total population of 293 people, including 152 males and 141 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.02%, with male literacy at 84.17% and female literacy at 58.40%.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Puraina is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Puraina is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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