Where is Puraina Gosain village located?
Puraina Gosain is in Chanpatia Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
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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.
Village Code217160
Population6,435
Households1,185
Area252 hectares
Nearest TownChanpatia
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density2,553.57 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.43 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.28%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share74.5%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.