Puraina - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Puraina is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Shuklanpurwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puraina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puraina is 138712. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.13 hectares and falls under the 261204 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

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

Population of Puraina

As per Census 2011, Puraina village has a total population of 343 people, consisting of 204 males and 139 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 681 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 127 literate and 216 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Puraina

Puraina 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 Puraina

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Puraina. The nearest railway station is Munda Gopal Ashram, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Puraina is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Puraina is about 40 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 Puraina

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

Health Facilities in Puraina

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

FAQs about Puraina