Where is Puran village located?
Puran is in Karpi Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Puran Village
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.
Village Code260776
Population4,133
Households694
Area643 hectares
Nearest TownArwal
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
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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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 Density642.77 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.96 peopleCalculated 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Puran
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 5 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched 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.
| 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
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.