Puraini - Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar, Chandauli

Puraini is a village situated in the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from Chandauli and around 23 km from Chandauli. Puraini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraini is 207339. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.93 hectares and falls under the 221009 pincode. Elahipur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Puraini village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mughalsarai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Puraini

According to the 2011 Census, Puraini village had a total population of 1,494 people, including 796 males and 698 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.39%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 62.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Puraini

Puraini 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 Puraini

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Puraini. The nearest railway station is Vyasnagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Elahipur to Puraini is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Puraini is about 23 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 Puraini

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

Health Facilities in Puraini

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

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