Where is Purpathar village located?
Purpathar is in Chhorahi Block of Begusarai district in Bihar, India.
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Purpathar Village
Purpathar is an inhabited village in Chhorahi Block of Begusarai district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 237426, the Census 2011 record lists 1,516 people in 343 households and the reported area is 114 hectares. The local references include Purpathar Gram Panchayat, Chhorahi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rosera at about 15 km.
Village Code237426
Population1,516
Households343
Area114 hectares
Nearest TownRosera
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Purpathar
- Census Village Code
- 237426
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Begusarai
- District Census Code
- 222
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chhorahi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01305
- CD Block
- Chhorahi
- Gram Panchayat
- Purpathar
- Households
- 343
- Population
- 1,516
- Male Population
- 818
- Female Population
- 698
- Sex Ratio
- 853.3
- Area
- 114 hectares
- Area
- 1.14 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Rosera
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Purpathar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,516 people, 114 hectares of reported area and Rosera as the nearest town reference for Purpathar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Purpathar falls under Chhorahi Block in Begusarai district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 237426.
- The record lists 1,516 people living in 343 households.
- The reported village area is 114 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rosera.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,329.82 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.42 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share43.21%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share63.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Purpathar in the official administrative record. Census village code 237426, Purpathar Gram Panchayat and Chhorahi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 222
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01305
- Village Census Code
- 237426
- CD Block Code
- 0293
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0009
- CD Block Name
- Chhorahi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Purpathar
Location and Distance
Rosera is the nearest town listed for Purpathar, about 15 km away. Begusarai is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Chhorahi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Begusarai
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 55 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rosera
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Rosera
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Rosera
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 114 hectares
- Area
- 1.14 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,516 people in 343 households, with 818 male residents and 698 female residents. The average household size is 4.42, and SC share is 43.21% and ST share is 0% for Purpathar. Population density works out to about 1,329.82 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 343
- Total Population
- 1,516
- Male Population
- 818
- Female Population
- 698
- Sex Ratio
- 853.3
- Average Household Size
- 4.42
- SC Population
- 655
- SC Male Population
- 350
- SC Female Population
- 305
- SC Population Share
- 43.21
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Purpathar list 1 government primary school 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purpathar 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 Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Purpathar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Purpathar include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Purpathar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 95 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares (63.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 9 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 95.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 35 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 60.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Purpathar village in?
Purpathar village is in Begusarai district.
Which state is Purpathar village in?
Purpathar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Purpathar under?
Purpathar comes under Chhorahi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Purpathar?
The Census village code of Purpathar is 237426.
Which Gram Panchayat is Purpathar under?
Purpathar is listed under purpathar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chhorahi.
What is the population of Purpathar village?
The village record lists 1,516 people and 343 households for Purpathar.
How many households are in Purpathar village?
The village record lists 343 households for Purpathar.
What is the male and female population of Purpathar?
The record lists 818 male residents and 698 female residents for Purpathar.
What is the sex ratio of Purpathar village?
The sex ratio of Purpathar is 853.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Purpathar village?
The reported geographical area of Purpathar is 114 hectares.
What is the population density of Purpathar village?
The approximate population density of Purpathar is 1,329.82 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Purpathar?
The nearest town listed for Purpathar is Rosera, about 15 km away.
How far is Purpathar from the district headquarters?
Purpathar is about 55 km from Begusarai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Purpathar from the sub-district headquarters?
Purpathar is about 12 km from Chhorahi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Purpathar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Purpathar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Purpathar?
For Purpathar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 95 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Purpathar.