Purain - Rudauli, Ayodhya

Purain is a village situated in the Rudauli tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Rudauli and around 51 km from Faizabad. Puraw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purain is 165701. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.07 hectares and falls under the 224118 pincode. Rudauli is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Purain

As per Census 2011, Purain village has a total population of 4,396 people, consisting of 2,288 males and 2,108 females. The village has 788 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 641 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,152 literate and 2,244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 918 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3962,2882,108
Child Population (0–6 yrs)641343298
Scheduled Castes (SC)918496422
Literate Population2,1521,326826
Illiterate Population2,2449621,282

Nearby Villages of Purain

Purain 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaraundiWest1.64 km
Jarayal KhurdNorth-West1.96 km
MadarpurSouth-East1.99 km
MatauliNorth-East2.20 km
SarethaEast2.26 km
BarauliWest2.47 km
DilwalNorth-West2.50 km
NewazpurSouth-West2.67 km
NarauliSouth2.80 km
HolupurWest2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Purain

Purain is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rauzagaon, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rudauli to Purain is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Purain is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purain

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Purain

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Purain

Where is Purain located?

Purain village is located in Rudauli Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purain?

The Gram Panchayat of Purain is Puraw.

What is the pincode of Purain?

The pincode of Purain is 224118.

What is the population of Purain?

Purain has a total population of 4,396, including 2,288 males and 2,108 females.

How many households are there in Purain?

There are 788 households in Purain.

What is the literacy rate in Purain?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purain is 48.95%. Male literacy is 57.95% and female literacy is 39.18%.