Indian Village Directory

Puraina Village

Puraina is an inhabited village in Jogapatti Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217084, the Census 2011 record lists 1,142 people in 184 households and the reported area is 41 hectares. The local references include Bagahi Gram Panchayat, Jogapatti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bettiah at about 25 km.

In short:

Puraina is a village in Jogapatti Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217084 and 1,142 people in 184 households.

Village Code217084
Population1,142
Households184
Area41 hectares
Nearest TownBettiah

Detailed village profile

Puraina at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,142 people, 41 hectares of reported area and Bettiah as the nearest town reference for Puraina, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Jogapatti
CD Block Jogapatti
Gram Panchayat Bagahi
  • Puraina falls under Jogapatti Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217084.
  • The record lists 1,142 people living in 184 households.
  • The reported village area is 41 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bettiah.
  • 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
Census Village Code
217084
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jogapatti
Sub-district Census Code
01024
CD Block
Jogapatti
Gram Panchayat
Bagahi
Households
184
Population
1,142
Male Population
603
Female Population
539
Sex Ratio
893.86
Area
41 hectares
Area
0.41 sq km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Nearest Town Distance
25 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 2,785.37 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.21 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 4.2% 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 217084, Bagahi Gram Panchayat and Jogapatti CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01024
Village Census Code
217084
CD Block Code
0012
Gram Panchayat Code
0043
CD Block Name
Jogapatti
Gram Panchayat Name
Bagahi

Location and Distance

Bettiah is the nearest town listed for Puraina, about 25 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jogapatti
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bettiah
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
41 hectares
Area
0.41 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,142 people in 184 households, with 603 male residents and 539 female residents. The average household size is 6.21, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 4.2% for Puraina. Population density works out to about 2,785.37 people per sq km.

Total Households
184
Total Population
1,142
Male Population
603
Female Population
539
Sex Ratio
893.86
Average Household Size
6.21
ST Population
48
ST Male Population
23
ST Female Population
25
ST Population Share
4.2
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Puraina list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private senior secondary 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Puraina. 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
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Animal Cart
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 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Puraina show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33.8 hectares and irrigated land is 33.8 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
5.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
33.8
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
33.8
Canals Area In Hectares
33.8 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
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Puraina village located?

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

Which district is Puraina village in?

Puraina village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Puraina village in?

Puraina village is in Bihar.

Which block is Puraina under?

Puraina comes under Jogapatti 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 217084.

Which Gram Panchayat is Puraina under?

Puraina is listed under Bagahi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jogapatti.

What is the population of Puraina village?

The village record lists 1,142 people and 184 households for Puraina.

How many households are in Puraina village?

The village record lists 184 households for Puraina.

What is the male and female population of Puraina?

The record lists 603 male residents and 539 female residents for Puraina.

What is the sex ratio of Puraina village?

The sex ratio of Puraina is 893.86 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Puraina village?

The reported geographical area of Puraina is 41 hectares.

What is the population density of Puraina village?

The approximate population density of Puraina is 2,785.37 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 Bettiah, about 25 km away.

How far is Puraina from the district headquarters?

Puraina is about 25 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Puraina from the sub-district headquarters?

Puraina is about 8 km from Jogapatti, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Puraina?

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

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

For Puraina, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33.8 hectares and irrigated land is 33.8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.