Purail - Sarai, Singrauli

Purail is a village situated in the Sarai tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from Deosar and around 58 km from Singrauli. Purail village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purail is 503823. The village covers a total geographical area of 763.96 hectares and falls under the 486889 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Purail

According to the 2011 Census, Purail village had a total population of 2,926 people, including 1,506 males and 1,420 females, living in 609 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.05%, with male literacy at 64.58% and female literacy at 47.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 834, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 596.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Purail

Purail 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 Purail

Purail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sareigram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Purail is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purail

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Purail village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Purail

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Purail village are given below:

FAQs about Purail