Puraini - Biswan, Sitapur

Puraini is a village situated in the Biswan tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biswan and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Puraini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraini is 138320. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.3 hectares and falls under the 261205 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 3 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 Biswan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sitapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Puraini

According to the 2011 Census, Puraini village had a total population of 2,582 people, including 1,397 males and 1,185 females, living in 495 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.03%, with male literacy at 61.25% and female literacy at 41.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,064.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Biswan, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Puraini is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Puraini is about 37 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 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