Puraini - Gola, Gorakhpur

Puraini is a village situated in the Gola tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gola and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Chhitauna Bujurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puraini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraini is 187823. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.09 hectares and falls under the 273408 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Puraini village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Puraini

According to the 2011 Census, Puraini village had a total population of 117 people, including 69 males and 48 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 696 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.90%, with male literacy at 95.08% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Puraini is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barhaj Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Puraini is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Puraini is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. 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:

FAQs about Puraini