Puraila - Shahabad, Hardoi

Puraila is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Mansoor Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puraila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraila is 139507. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.94 hectares and falls under the 241405 pincode. Pihani is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Puraila 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 Gopamau Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Puraila

According to the 2011 Census, Puraila village had a total population of 689 people, including 371 males and 318 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.59%, with male literacy at 85.23% and female literacy at 55.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Puraila

Puraila 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 Puraila

Puraila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Behtagokul, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pihani to Puraila is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Puraila is about 21 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 Puraila

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

Health Facilities in Puraila

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

FAQs about Puraila