Where is Purandarpur village located?
Purandarpur is in Simri Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Purandarpur Village
Purandarpur is an inhabited village in Simri Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247884, the Census 2011 record lists 263 people in 45 households and the reported area is 77.89 hectares. The local references include Kathar Gram Panchayat, Simri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumraon at about 8 km.
Village Code247884
Population263
Households45
Area77.89 hectares
Nearest TownDumraon
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Purandarpur
- Census Village Code
- 247884
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Buxar
- District Census Code
- 232
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Simri
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01435
- CD Block
- Simri
- Gram Panchayat
- Kathar
- Households
- 45
- Population
- 263
- Male Population
- 139
- Female Population
- 124
- Sex Ratio
- 892.09
- Area
- 77.89 hectares
- Area
- 0.78 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dumraon
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Purandarpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 263 people, 77.89 hectares of reported area and Dumraon as the nearest town reference for Purandarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Purandarpur falls under Simri Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 247884.
- The record lists 263 people living in 45 households.
- The reported village area is 77.89 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density337.66 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.84 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.32%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.52%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 Purandarpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 247884, Kathar Gram Panchayat and Simri CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 232
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01435
- Village Census Code
- 247884
- CD Block Code
- 0423
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Simri
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kathar
Location and Distance
Dumraon is the nearest town listed for Purandarpur, about 8 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Simri
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Buxar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 20 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dumraon
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dumraon
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Dumraon
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 77.89 hectares
- Area
- 0.78 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 263 people in 45 households, with 139 male residents and 124 female residents. The average household size is 5.84, and SC share is 5.32% and ST share is 1.52% for Purandarpur. Population density works out to about 337.66 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 45
- Total Population
- 263
- Male Population
- 139
- Female Population
- 124
- Sex Ratio
- 892.09
- Average Household Size
- 5.84
- SC Population
- 14
- SC Male Population
- 8
- SC Female Population
- 6
- SC Population Share
- 5.32
- ST Population
- 4
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 3
- ST Population Share
- 1.52
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purandarpur 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 42.96 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Purandarpur include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Purandarpur include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Purandarpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 42.96 hectares and irrigated land is 42.96 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
- 2.05
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 32.88 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 42.96
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 42.96
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purandarpur
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | 1 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
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 | 802120 | Buxar | Simri | Dumri | Buxar Tehsil at and Post Dumri, Buxar, Bihar, 802120 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 802135 | Buxar | Simri | Simri | Simri at-Simri Simri, Buxar, Bihar, 802135 |
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 Purandarpur village in?
Purandarpur village is in Buxar district.
Which state is Purandarpur village in?
Purandarpur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Purandarpur under?
Purandarpur comes under Simri Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Purandarpur?
The Census village code of Purandarpur is 247884.
Which Gram Panchayat is Purandarpur under?
Purandarpur is listed under Kathar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Simri.
What is the population of Purandarpur village?
The village record lists 263 people and 45 households for Purandarpur.
How many households are in Purandarpur village?
The village record lists 45 households for Purandarpur.
What is the male and female population of Purandarpur?
The record lists 139 male residents and 124 female residents for Purandarpur.
What is the sex ratio of Purandarpur village?
The sex ratio of Purandarpur is 892.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Purandarpur village?
The reported geographical area of Purandarpur is 77.89 hectares.
What is the population density of Purandarpur village?
The approximate population density of Purandarpur is 337.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Purandarpur?
The nearest town listed for Purandarpur is Dumraon, about 8 km away.
How far is Purandarpur from the district headquarters?
Purandarpur is about 20 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Purandarpur from the sub-district headquarters?
Purandarpur is about 8 km from Simri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Purandarpur?
For Purandarpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 42.96 hectares and irrigated land is 42.96 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purandarpur?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purandarpur. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Purandarpur.