Puraini - Salempur, Deoria

Puraini is a village situated in the Salempur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 87 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salempur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Puraini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraini is 191213. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.97 hectares and falls under the 274509 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Puraini village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rampur karkhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Deoria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Puraini

As per Census 2011, Puraini village has a total population of 501 people, consisting of 252 males and 249 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 370 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population501252249
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452817
Scheduled Castes (SC)613526
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population370204166
Illiterate Population1314883

Nearby Villages of Puraini

Puraini is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Puraini

Public transport in the Puraini is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Puraini.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Puraini is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Puraini

Where is Puraini located?

Puraini village is located in Salempur Tehsil, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Puraini?

Puraini is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Puraini?

The pincode of Puraini is 274509.

What is the population of Puraini?

Puraini has a total population of 501, including 252 males and 249 females.

How many households are there in Puraini?

There are 80 households in Puraini.

What is the literacy rate in Puraini?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puraini is 73.85%. Male literacy is 80.95% and female literacy is 66.67%.