Indian Village Directory

Purainia Village

Purainia is an inhabited village in Bihta Block of Patna district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245437, the Census 2011 record lists 1,919 people in 311 households and the reported area is 180 hectares. The local references include Makhdumpur Gram Panchayat, Bihta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bihata at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Purainia is a village in Bihta Block, Patna district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245437 and 1,919 people in 311 households.
Village Code245437
Population1,919
Households311
Area180 hectares
Nearest TownBihata

Key Village Facts

Village
Purainia
Census Village Code
245437
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Patna
District Census Code
230
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bihta
Sub-district Census Code
01403
CD Block
Bihta
Gram Panchayat
Makhdumpur
Households
311
Population
1,919
Male Population
1,033
Female Population
886
Sex Ratio
857.7
Area
180 hectares
Area
1.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Bihata
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Purainia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,919 people, 180 hectares of reported area and Bihata as the nearest town reference for Purainia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPatna
BlockBihta
CD BlockBihta
Gram PanchayatMakhdumpur
  • Purainia falls under Bihta Block in Patna district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 245437.
  • The record lists 1,919 people living in 311 households.
  • The reported village area is 180 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bihata.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,066.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.17 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.97%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.1%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share51.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Purainia in the official administrative record. Census village code 245437, Makhdumpur Gram Panchayat and Bihta CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
230
Sub-district Census Code
01403
Village Census Code
245437
CD Block Code
0391
Gram Panchayat Code
6599
CD Block Name
Bihta
Gram Panchayat Name
Makhdumpur

Location and Distance

Bihata is the nearest town listed for Purainia, about 15 km away. Patna 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
Bihta
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Patna
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bihata
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bihata
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Bihata
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
180 hectares
Area
1.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,919 people in 311 households, with 1,033 male residents and 886 female residents. The average household size is 6.17, and SC share is 23.97% and ST share is 0.1% for Purainia. Population density works out to about 1,066.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
311
Total Population
1,919
Male Population
1,033
Female Population
886
Sex Ratio
857.7
Average Household Size
6.17
SC Population
460
SC Male Population
245
SC Female Population
215
SC Population Share
23.97
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
2
ST Population Share
0.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Purainia list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purainia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Purainia include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Purainia include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Purainia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 155.1 hectares and irrigated land is 80.1 hectares (51.6% 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
24.9
Net Area Sown In Hectares
155.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
80.1
Canals Area In Hectares
80.1 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purainia

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
34
Banks in Matched Records
16
Matched PINs
8

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 26 76%
CRM 7 21%
Electronic Kiosk 1 2.9%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 5 15%
Canara Bank 4 12%
State Bank of India 4 12%
ICICI Bank Limited 4 12%
Bank of Baroda 3 8.8%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 801103 Patna Bihta Bihta (Np) PIN-801103 Axis Bank Building, Devkuli More, Via-Musepur, Bihta, Patna, Patna, Bihar, 801103
Canara Bank ATM 802160 Patna Bihta Pareo (Ct) Bihtu Block, Pareo, Patna, Bihar, 802160
Bank of Baroda ATM 801103 Patna Bihta Bihta (Np) VIII Bihta Ground Floor, VII Bihta Bihta, Patna, Bihar, 801103
Bank of India ATM 801103 Patna Bihta Bihta (Np) Main Road Rajani Market Bihta, Patna, Bihar, 801103
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 801103 Patna Bihta Bihta (Np) Bihta, Dist. - Patna, Bihar Bihta Main Road, Near Bihta Police Station, Patna, Bihar, 801103
Bank of Baroda ATM 801103 Patna Bihta Bihta (Np) Bihta Main Road Naya Bazar Bihta, Patna, Bihar, 801103
Canara Bank ATM 801103 Patna Bihta Bihta (Np) Near Food Court Iit Bldg, Ground Floor, Amahra, Patna, Bihar, 801103
Canara Bank ATM 801103 Patna Bihta Bihta (Np) Bihta Sri Ramjee Market, Bihta-Bikram Main Road, Near Tvs Showroom, Patna, Bihar, 801103

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 Purainia village located?

Purainia is in Bihta Block of Patna district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Purainia village in?

Purainia village is in Patna district.

Which state is Purainia village in?

Purainia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Purainia under?

Purainia comes under Bihta Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Purainia?

The Census village code of Purainia is 245437.

Which Gram Panchayat is Purainia under?

Purainia is listed under Makhdumpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bihta.

What is the population of Purainia village?

The village record lists 1,919 people and 311 households for Purainia.

How many households are in Purainia village?

The village record lists 311 households for Purainia.

What is the male and female population of Purainia?

The record lists 1,033 male residents and 886 female residents for Purainia.

What is the sex ratio of Purainia village?

The sex ratio of Purainia is 857.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Purainia village?

The reported geographical area of Purainia is 180 hectares.

What is the population density of Purainia village?

The approximate population density of Purainia is 1,066.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Purainia?

The nearest town listed for Purainia is Bihata, about 15 km away.

How far is Purainia from the district headquarters?

Purainia is about 20 km from Patna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Purainia from the sub-district headquarters?

Purainia is about 15 km from Bihta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Purainia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Purainia.

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

For Purainia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 155.1 hectares and irrigated land is 80.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 34 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purainia. These records include 16 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.