Puran is an inhabited village in Karpi Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260776, the Census 2011 record lists 4,133 people in 694 households and the reported area is 643 hectares. The local references include Puran Gram Panchayat, Karpi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 18 km.
In short:
Puran is a village in Karpi Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260776 and 4,133 people in 694 households.
Village Code260776
Population4,133
Households694
Area643 hectares
Nearest TownArwal
Detailed village profile
Puran at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,133 people, 643 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Puran, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Puran falls under Karpi Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 260776.
The record lists 4,133 people living in 694 households.
The reported village area is 643 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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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 Village Facts
Village
Puran
Census Village Code
260776
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
Puran
Households
694
Population
4,133
Male Population
2,173
Female Population
1,960
Sex Ratio
901.98
Area
643 hectares
Area
6.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density642.77 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.96 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.69%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share96.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Puran in the official administrative record. Census village code 260776, Puran Gram Panchayat and Karpi CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01544
Village Census Code
260776
CD Block Code
0532
Gram Panchayat Code
013
CD Block Name
Karpi
Gram Panchayat Name
Puran
Location and Distance
Arwal is the nearest town listed for Puran, about 18 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Karpi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
643 hectares
Area
6.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,133 people in 694 households, with 2,173 male residents and 1,960 female residents. The average household size is 5.96, and SC share is 13.69% and ST share is 0% for Puran. Population density works out to about 642.77 people per sq km.
Total Households
694
Total Population
4,133
Male Population
2,173
Female Population
1,960
Sex Ratio
901.98
Average Household Size
5.96
SC Population
566
SC Male Population
288
SC Female Population
278
SC Population Share
13.69
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Puran list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 private secondary 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Puran. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
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
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Puran include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
189.36 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Puran include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Puran include commercial bank, 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.
Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Puran show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Sugar Cane, net sown area is 426.35 hectares and irrigated land is 413.24 hectares (96.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sugar Cane
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
119.81
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8.54 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
46.12 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
42.18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
426.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13.11 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
413.24
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
155.85 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
68.03 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
3
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
5
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Union Bank of India
2
40%
Canara Bank
1
20%
Indian Bank
1
20%
State Bank of India
1
20%
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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Canara Bank
ATM
852113
Arwal
Karpi
Aiyara
Madhepura First Floor, Main Road, Arwal, Bihar, 852113
Indian Bank
ATM
804426
Arwal
Karpi
Kohraul
Arwal Kohraulp.o.bhadasi, Arwal, Bihar, 804426
State Bank of India
ATM
804419
Arwal
Karpi
Karpi
VILL Po- Sahar Telpa Ps- Karpi Dist Arwa VILL Po- Sahar Telpa Ps- Karpi Dist Arwa, Arwal, Bihar, 804419
Union Bank of India
ATM
804419
Arwal
Karpi
Keal
Main Road at and Po Keyal Ps Karpi, Arwal, Bihar, 804419
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
Where is Puran village located?
Puran is in Karpi Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Puran village in?
Puran village is in Arwal district.
Which state is Puran village in?
Puran village is in Bihar.
Which block is Puran under?
Puran comes under Karpi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Puran?
The Census village code of Puran is 260776.
Which Gram Panchayat is Puran under?
Puran is listed under Puran Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karpi.
What is the population of Puran village?
The village record lists 4,133 people and 694 households for Puran.
How many households are in Puran village?
The village record lists 694 households for Puran.
What is the male and female population of Puran?
The record lists 2,173 male residents and 1,960 female residents for Puran.
What is the sex ratio of Puran village?
The sex ratio of Puran is 901.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Puran village?
The reported geographical area of Puran is 643 hectares.
What is the population density of Puran village?
The approximate population density of Puran is 642.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Puran?
The nearest town listed for Puran is Arwal, about 18 km away.
How far is Puran from the district headquarters?
Puran is about 18 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Puran from the sub-district headquarters?
Puran is about 4 km from Karpi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Puran?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 private secondary school for Puran.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Puran?
For Puran, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Sugar Cane, net sown area is 426.35 hectares and irrigated land is 413.24 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Puran?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Puran. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.