Indian Village Directory

Puraina Village

Puraina is an inhabited village in Minapur Block of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 228789, the Census 2011 record lists 3,719 people in 736 households and the reported area is 191 hectares. The local references include Mahdaya Gram Panchayat, Minapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Muzaffarpur at about 20 km.

In short:

Puraina is a village in Minapur Block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 228789 and 3,719 people in 736 households.

Village Code228789
Population3,719
Households736
Area191 hectares
Nearest TownMuzaffarpur

Detailed village profile

Puraina at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,719 people, 191 hectares of reported area and Muzaffarpur as the nearest town reference for Puraina, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Muzaffarpur
Block Minapur
CD Block Minapur
Gram Panchayat Mahdaya
  • Puraina falls under Minapur Block in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 228789.
  • The record lists 3,719 people living in 736 households.
  • The reported village area is 191 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Muzaffarpur.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Puraina
Census Village Code
228789
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Muzaffarpur
District Census Code
216
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Minapur
Sub-district Census Code
01205
CD Block
Minapur
Gram Panchayat
Mahdaya
Households
736
Population
3,719
Male Population
1,969
Female Population
1,750
Sex Ratio
888.78
Area
191 hectares
Area
1.91 sq km
Nearest Town
Muzaffarpur
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
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 1,947.12 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.05 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.01% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 30.2% 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 228789, Mahdaya Gram Panchayat and Minapur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
216
Sub-district Census Code
01205
Village Census Code
228789
CD Block Code
0193
Gram Panchayat Code
0017
CD Block Name
Minapur
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahdaya

Location and Distance

Muzaffarpur is the nearest town listed for Puraina, about 20 km away. Muzaffarpur 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
Minapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Muzaffarpur
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Muzaffarpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Muzaffarpur
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Muzaffarpur
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
191 hectares
Area
1.91 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,719 people in 736 households, with 1,969 male residents and 1,750 female residents. The average household size is 5.05, and SC share is 14.01% and ST share is 0% for Puraina. Population density works out to about 1,947.12 people per sq km.

Total Households
736
Total Population
3,719
Male Population
1,969
Female Population
1,750
Sex Ratio
888.78
Average Household Size
5.05
SC Population
521
SC Male Population
271
SC Female Population
250
SC Population Share
14.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Puraina list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 2 government middle schools. 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

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.

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
38.82 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Puraina include black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
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 Puraina include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Puraina is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Puraina show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 128.56 hectares and irrigated land is 38.82 hectares (30.2% 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
38.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.92 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
15.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
128.56
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
89.74 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
38.82

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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Puraina

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 83%
CRM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 2 33%
State Bank of India 2 33%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 17%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank ATM 843117 Muzaffarpur Minapur Dharampur Mothaan Mal Mothaan Mal, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 843117
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 843128 Muzaffarpur Minapur Paigambarpur Dist: Muzaffarpur, Bihar - 843128 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village Paigambarpur, Po Saghori Minapur, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 843128
Punjab National Bank ATM 842001 Muzaffarpur Minapur Muzaffarpur (M Corp.) Harisabhachowk, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Harisabhachowk, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 842001
State Bank of India ATM 842004 Muzaffarpur Minapur Madaripur Karan Crpf Jhapha Crpf Jhapha, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 842004
Indian Bank ATM 843128 Muzaffarpur Minapur Minapur Benua Urf Dubaha Rani Khaira Benua Urf Dubaha Rani Khaira, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 843128
State Bank of India ATM 842004 Muzaffarpur Minapur Ali Neora Newara Bazar, Minapur Newra Bajar, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 842004

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

Where is Puraina village located?

Puraina is in Minapur Block of Muzaffarpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Puraina village in?

Puraina village is in Muzaffarpur district.

Which state is Puraina village in?

Puraina village is in Bihar.

Which block is Puraina under?

Puraina comes under Minapur 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 228789.

Which Gram Panchayat is Puraina under?

Puraina is listed under Mahdaya Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Minapur.

What is the population of Puraina village?

The village record lists 3,719 people and 736 households for Puraina.

How many households are in Puraina village?

The village record lists 736 households for Puraina.

What is the male and female population of Puraina?

The record lists 1,969 male residents and 1,750 female residents for Puraina.

What is the sex ratio of Puraina village?

The sex ratio of Puraina is 888.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Puraina village?

The reported geographical area of Puraina is 191 hectares.

What is the population density of Puraina village?

The approximate population density of Puraina is 1,947.12 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 Muzaffarpur, about 20 km away.

How far is Puraina from the district headquarters?

Puraina is about 20 km from Muzaffarpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Puraina from the sub-district headquarters?

Puraina is about 15 km from Minapur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Puraina?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 2 government middle schools for Puraina.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Puraina?

For Puraina, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 128.56 hectares and irrigated land is 38.82 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Puraina?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Puraina. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.