Puraina Vajid - Utraula, Balrampur

Puraina Vajid is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Puraina Vajid village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraina Vajid is 173869. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.79 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Puraina Vajid 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 Vajid

According to the 2011 Census, Puraina Vajid village had a total population of 2,921 people, including 1,484 males and 1,437 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.43%, with male literacy at 52.39% and female literacy at 32.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293.

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 Vajid

Puraina Vajid 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 Vajid

Puraina Vajid 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 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Puraina Vajid is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Puraina Vajid is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puraina Vajid

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

Health Facilities in Puraina Vajid

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 Vajid village are given below:

FAQs about Puraina Vajid