Where is Puraina village located?
Puraina is in Chaugain Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.
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Puraina Village
Puraina is an inhabited village in Chaugain Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 248073, the Census 2011 record lists 517 people in 76 households and the reported area is 86 hectares. The local references include Nachap Gram Panchayat, Chaugain CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumraon at about 19 km.
Puraina is a village in Chaugain Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 248073 and 517 people in 76 households.
Village Code248073
Population517
Households76
Area86 hectares
Nearest TownDumraon
Detailed village profile
Puraina at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 517 people, 86 hectares of reported area and Dumraon as the nearest town reference for Puraina, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Puraina falls under Chaugain Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 248073.
- The record lists 517 people living in 76 households.
- The reported village area is 86 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dumraon.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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
- Puraina
- Census Village Code
- 248073
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Buxar
- District Census Code
- 232
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Chaugain
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01438
- CD Block
- Chaugain
- Gram Panchayat
- Nachap
- Households
- 76
- Population
- 517
- Male Population
- 233
- Female Population
- 284
- Sex Ratio
- 1,218.88
- Area
- 86 hectares
- Area
- 0.86 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dumraon
- Nearest Town Distance
- 19 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 802134
- 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 Density
601.16 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.8 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Puraina in the official administrative record. Census village code 248073, Nachap Gram Panchayat and Chaugain CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 232
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01438
- Village Census Code
- 248073
- CD Block Code
- 0426
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0002
- CD Block Name
- Chaugain
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Nachap
Location and Distance
Dumraon is the nearest town listed for Puraina, about 19 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Chaugain
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Buxar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dumraon
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 19 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dumraon
- Distance within State/UT
- 19 km
- Nearest Town
- Dumraon
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 19 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 86 hectares
- Area
- 0.86 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 517 people in 76 households, with 233 male residents and 284 female residents. The average household size is 6.8, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Puraina. Population density works out to about 601.16 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 76
- Total Population
- 517
- Male Population
- 233
- Female Population
- 284
- Sex Ratio
- 1,218.88
- Average Household Size
- 6.8
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Puraina list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Puraina include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- 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
- 86 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Puraina include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Puraina show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86 hectares and irrigated land is 86 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 86.0
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 86.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Puraina
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
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 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 | 802119 | Buxar | Chaugain | Chaugain | Korainsarai Sumraon, Dist-Buxar-802119 Korainsarai Sumraon, Dist-Buxar-802119, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 802127 | Buxar | Chaugain | Murar | Murrar Village and Po Murrar, Buxar, Bihar, 802127 |
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 Puraina village in?
Puraina village is in Buxar district.
Which state is Puraina village in?
Puraina village is in Bihar.
Which block is Puraina under?
Puraina comes under Chaugain Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Puraina?
The Census village code of Puraina is 248073.
Which Gram Panchayat is Puraina under?
Puraina is listed under Nachap Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chaugain.
What is the population of Puraina village?
The village record lists 517 people and 76 households for Puraina.
How many households are in Puraina village?
The village record lists 76 households for Puraina.
What is the male and female population of Puraina?
The record lists 233 male residents and 284 female residents for Puraina.
What is the sex ratio of Puraina village?
The sex ratio of Puraina is 1,218.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Puraina village?
The reported geographical area of Puraina is 86 hectares.
What is the population density of Puraina village?
The approximate population density of Puraina is 601.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Puraina?
The nearest town listed for Puraina is Dumraon, about 19 km away.
How far is Puraina from the district headquarters?
Puraina is about 30 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Puraina from the sub-district headquarters?
Puraina is about 8 km from Chaugain, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Puraina?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Puraina.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Puraina?
For Puraina, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86 hectares and irrigated land is 86 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Puraina?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Puraina. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.