Where is Purainia Shekha village located?
Purainia Shekha is in Karpi Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Purainia Shekha Village
Purainia Shekha is an inhabited village in Karpi Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260732, the Census 2011 record lists 2,133 people in 334 households and the reported area is 92 hectares. The local references include Purainiya Shekha Gram Panchayat, Karpi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 15 km.
Village Code260732
Population2,133
Households334
Area92 hectares
Nearest TownArwal
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Purainia Shekha
- Census Village Code
- 260732
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Arwal
- District Census Code
- 240
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Karpi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01544
- CD Block
- Karpi
- Gram Panchayat
- Purainiya Shekha
- Households
- 334
- Population
- 2,133
- Male Population
- 1,134
- Female Population
- 999
- Sex Ratio
- 880.95
- Area
- 92 hectares
- Area
- 0.92 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 804426
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Purainia Shekha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,133 people, 92 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Purainia Shekha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Purainia Shekha falls under Karpi Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 260732.
- The record lists 2,133 people living in 334 households.
- The reported village area is 92 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density2,318.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.39 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.11%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share91.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Purainia Shekha in the official administrative record. Census village code 260732, Purainiya Shekha Gram Panchayat and Karpi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 240
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01544
- Village Census Code
- 260732
- CD Block Code
- 0532
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 002
- CD Block Name
- Karpi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Purainiya Shekha
Location and Distance
Arwal is the nearest town listed for Purainia Shekha, about 15 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Karpi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Arwal
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 15 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Arwal
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 92 hectares
- Area
- 0.92 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,133 people in 334 households, with 1,134 male residents and 999 female residents. The average household size is 6.39, and SC share is 8.11% and ST share is 0% for Purainia Shekha. Population density works out to about 2,318.48 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 334
- Total Population
- 2,133
- Male Population
- 1,134
- Female Population
- 999
- Sex Ratio
- 880.95
- Average Household Size
- 6.39
- SC Population
- 173
- SC Male Population
- 88
- SC Female Population
- 85
- SC Population Share
- 8.11
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Purainia Shekha list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Purainia Shekha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purainia Shekha include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 9.64 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Purainia Shekha include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Purainia Shekha include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Purainia Shekha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 70.26 hectares and irrigated land is 64.5 hectares (91.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 7.1
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 2.64 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 12 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 70.26
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 5.76 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 64.5
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 54.86 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purainia Shekha
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | ATM | 804426 | Arwal | Karpi | Kohraul | Arwal Kohraulp.o.bhadasi, Arwal, Bihar, 804426 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Purainia Shekha village in?
Purainia Shekha village is in Arwal district.
Which state is Purainia Shekha village in?
Purainia Shekha village is in Bihar.
Which block is Purainia Shekha under?
Purainia Shekha comes under Karpi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Purainia Shekha?
The Census village code of Purainia Shekha is 260732.
Which Gram Panchayat is Purainia Shekha under?
Purainia Shekha is listed under Purainiya Shekha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karpi.
What is the population of Purainia Shekha village?
The village record lists 2,133 people and 334 households for Purainia Shekha.
How many households are in Purainia Shekha village?
The village record lists 334 households for Purainia Shekha.
What is the male and female population of Purainia Shekha?
The record lists 1,134 male residents and 999 female residents for Purainia Shekha.
What is the sex ratio of Purainia Shekha village?
The sex ratio of Purainia Shekha is 880.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Purainia Shekha village?
The reported geographical area of Purainia Shekha is 92 hectares.
What is the population density of Purainia Shekha village?
The approximate population density of Purainia Shekha is 2,318.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Purainia Shekha?
The nearest town listed for Purainia Shekha is Arwal, about 15 km away.
How far is Purainia Shekha from the district headquarters?
Purainia Shekha is about 15 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Purainia Shekha from the sub-district headquarters?
Purainia Shekha is about 10 km from Karpi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Purainia Shekha?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Purainia Shekha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Purainia Shekha?
For Purainia Shekha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 70.26 hectares and irrigated land is 64.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purainia Shekha?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purainia Shekha. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.