Purainiya - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Purainiya is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Karari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purainiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purainiya is 213469. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.72 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town.

Purainiya 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 Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Purainiya

According to the 2011 Census, Purainiya village had a total population of 210 people, including 115 males and 95 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 826 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.78%, with male literacy at 63.04% and female literacy at 24.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Purainiya

Purainiya 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 Purainiya

Purainiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Roberts Ganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonbhadra to Purainiya is about 17 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 Purainiya

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

Health Facilities in Purainiya

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

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