Purainia Kalan - Milak, Rampur

Purainia Kalan is a village situated in the Milak tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Milak and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Purainia Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purainia Kalan is 117411. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.22 hectares and falls under the 244701 pincode. Milak is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Purainia Kalan 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 Milak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purainia Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Purainia Kalan village had a total population of 2,147 people, including 1,122 males and 1,025 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.53%, with male literacy at 67.12% and female literacy at 37.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,217.

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

Nearby Villages of Purainia Kalan

Purainia Kalan 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 Purainia Kalan

Purainia Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milak, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Milak to Purainia Kalan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Purainia Kalan is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purainia Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Purainia Kalan

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

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