Puraina Kanoongo - Utraula, Balrampur

Puraina Kanoongo is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Puraina Kanoongo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraina Kanoongo is 173870. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.76 hectares and falls under the 271603 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Puraina Kanoongo

As per Census 2011, Puraina Kanoongo village has a total population of 1,233 people, consisting of 627 males and 606 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 702 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Puraina Kanoongo

Puraina Kanoongo 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 Kanoongo

Puraina Kanoongo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gainjahwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Puraina Kanoongo is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Puraina Kanoongo is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puraina Kanoongo

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

Health Facilities in Puraina Kanoongo

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 Kanoongo village are given below:

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