Where is Purhara village located?
Purhara is in Sahar Block of Bhojpur district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Purhara Village
Purhara is an inhabited village in Sahar Block of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247765, the Census 2011 record lists 1,801 people in 330 households and the reported area is 214 hectares. The local references include Amruhan Gram Panchayat, Sahar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 14 km.
Village Code247765
Population1,801
Households330
Area214 hectares
Nearest TownArwal
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Purhara
- Census Village Code
- 247765
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Bhojpur
- District Census Code
- 231
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sahar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01434
- CD Block
- Sahar
- Gram Panchayat
- Amruhan
- Households
- 330
- Population
- 1,801
- Male Population
- 895
- Female Population
- 906
- Sex Ratio
- 1,012.29
- Area
- 214 hectares
- Area
- 2.14 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Nearest Town Distance
- 14 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Purhara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,801 people, 214 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Purhara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Purhara falls under Sahar Block in Bhojpur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 247765.
- The record lists 1,801 people living in 330 households.
- The reported village area is 214 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 Density841.59 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.46 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.71%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Purhara in the official administrative record. Census village code 247765, Amruhan Gram Panchayat and Sahar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 231
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01434
- Village Census Code
- 247765
- CD Block Code
- 0422
- CD Block Name
- Sahar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Amruhan
Location and Distance
Arwal is the nearest town listed for Purhara, about 14 km away. Arrah is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sahar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Arrah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 14 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Arwal
- Distance within State/UT
- 14 km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 14 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 214 hectares
- Area
- 2.14 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,801 people in 330 households, with 895 male residents and 906 female residents. The average household size is 5.46, and SC share is 18.71% and ST share is 0% for Purhara. Population density works out to about 841.59 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 330
- Total Population
- 1,801
- Male Population
- 895
- Female Population
- 906
- Sex Ratio
- 1,012.29
- Average Household Size
- 5.46
- SC Population
- 337
- SC Male Population
- 175
- SC Female Population
- 162
- SC Population Share
- 18.71
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Purhara 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 Purhara include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- 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
- 1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Purhara.
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Purhara include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Purhara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 201 hectares and irrigated land is 201 hectares (100% 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
- 11.0
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 201.0
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 201.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 200 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purhara
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 local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 802208 | Bhojpur | Sahar | Sahar | Distt. Bhojpur, Bihar Thana Road, Vill. Sahar, Po:sahar, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802208 |
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 Purhara village in?
Purhara village is in Bhojpur district.
Which state is Purhara village in?
Purhara village is in Bihar.
Which block is Purhara under?
Purhara comes under Sahar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Purhara?
The Census village code of Purhara is 247765.
Which Gram Panchayat is Purhara under?
Purhara is listed under Amruhan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sahar.
What is the population of Purhara village?
The village record lists 1,801 people and 330 households for Purhara.
How many households are in Purhara village?
The village record lists 330 households for Purhara.
What is the male and female population of Purhara?
The record lists 895 male residents and 906 female residents for Purhara.
What is the sex ratio of Purhara village?
The sex ratio of Purhara is 1,012.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Purhara village?
The reported geographical area of Purhara is 214 hectares.
What is the population density of Purhara village?
The approximate population density of Purhara is 841.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Purhara?
The nearest town listed for Purhara is Arwal, about 14 km away.
How far is Purhara from the district headquarters?
Purhara is about 35 km from Arrah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Purhara from the sub-district headquarters?
Purhara is about 10 km from Sahar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Purhara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Purhara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Purhara?
For Purhara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 201 hectares and irrigated land is 201 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purhara?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purhara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.