Puraina - Bhatpar Rani, Deoria

Puraina is a village situated in the Bhatpar Rani tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatpar Rani and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Puraina village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraina is 191702. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.6 hectares and falls under the 274702 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Puraina

As per Census 2011, Puraina village has a total population of 1,795 people, consisting of 828 males and 967 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 1,167 females per 1,000 males. There are 300 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,054 literate and 741 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Puraina

Puraina 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

Puraina is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatpar Rani, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Puraina is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Puraina is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puraina

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

Health Facilities in Puraina

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Puraina