Indian Village Directory

Puraina Gosain Village

Puraina Gosain is an inhabited village in Chanpatia Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217160, the Census 2011 record lists 6,435 people in 1,185 households and the reported area is 252 hectares. The local references include Bankat Puraina Gram Panchayat, Chanpatia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chanpatia at about 2 km.

In short:

Puraina Gosain is a village in Chanpatia Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217160 and 6,435 people in 1,185 households.

Village Code217160
Population6,435
Households1,185
Area252 hectares
Nearest TownChanpatia

Detailed village profile

Puraina Gosain at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,435 people, 252 hectares of reported area and Chanpatia as the nearest town reference for Puraina Gosain, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Chanpatia
CD Block Chanpatia
Gram Panchayat BANKAT PURAINA
  • Puraina Gosain falls under Chanpatia Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217160.
  • The record lists 6,435 people living in 1,185 households.
  • The reported village area is 252 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chanpatia.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Puraina Gosain
Census Village Code
217160
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chanpatia
Sub-district Census Code
01025
CD Block
Chanpatia
Gram Panchayat
Bankat Puraina
Households
1,185
Population
6,435
Male Population
3,354
Female Population
3,081
Sex Ratio
918.6
Area
252 hectares
Area
2.52 sq km
Nearest Town
Chanpatia
Nearest Town Distance
2 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 2,553.57 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.43 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.28% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 74.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Puraina Gosain in the official administrative record. Census village code 217160, Bankat Puraina Gram Panchayat and Chanpatia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01025
Village Census Code
217160
CD Block Code
0013
CD Block Name
Chanpatia
Gram Panchayat Name
Bankat Puraina

Location and Distance

Chanpatia is the nearest town listed for Puraina Gosain, about 2 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 16 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chanpatia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
16 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chanpatia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
2 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Chanpatia
Distance within State/UT
2 km
Nearest Town
Chanpatia
Distance from Nearest Town
2 km
Total Geographical Area
252 hectares
Area
2.52 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,435 people in 1,185 households, with 3,354 male residents and 3,081 female residents. The average household size is 5.43, and SC share is 5.28% and ST share is 0% for Puraina Gosain. Population density works out to about 2,553.57 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,185
Total Population
6,435
Male Population
3,354
Female Population
3,081
Sex Ratio
918.6
Average Household Size
5.43
SC Population
340
SC Male Population
175
SC Female Population
165
SC Population Share
5.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Puraina Gosain. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Puraina Gosain include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Gosain include commercial bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Puraina Gosain show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 218.3 hectares and irrigated land is 162.7 hectares (74.5% 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
24.2
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
218.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
55.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
162.7
Canals Area In Hectares
42.5 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
120.2 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Puraina Gosain village located?

Puraina Gosain is in Chanpatia Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Puraina Gosain village in?

Puraina Gosain village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Puraina Gosain village in?

Puraina Gosain village is in Bihar.

Which block is Puraina Gosain under?

Puraina Gosain comes under Chanpatia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Puraina Gosain?

The Census village code of Puraina Gosain is 217160.

Which Gram Panchayat is Puraina Gosain under?

Puraina Gosain is listed under BANKAT PURAINA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chanpatia.

What is the population of Puraina Gosain village?

The village record lists 6,435 people and 1,185 households for Puraina Gosain.

How many households are in Puraina Gosain village?

The village record lists 1,185 households for Puraina Gosain.

What is the male and female population of Puraina Gosain?

The record lists 3,354 male residents and 3,081 female residents for Puraina Gosain.

What is the sex ratio of Puraina Gosain village?

The sex ratio of Puraina Gosain is 918.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Puraina Gosain village?

The reported geographical area of Puraina Gosain is 252 hectares.

What is the population density of Puraina Gosain village?

The approximate population density of Puraina Gosain is 2,553.57 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Puraina Gosain?

The nearest town listed for Puraina Gosain is Chanpatia, about 2 km away.

How far is Puraina Gosain from the district headquarters?

Puraina Gosain is about 16 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Puraina Gosain from the sub-district headquarters?

Puraina Gosain is about 2 km from Chanpatia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Puraina Gosain?

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

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

For Puraina Gosain, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 218.3 hectares and irrigated land is 162.7 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Puraina Gosain.

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.