Where is Puraini village located?
Puraini is in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Puraini Village
Puraini is an inhabited village in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226673, the Census 2011 record lists 1,921 people in 378 households and the reported area is 123.4 hectares. The local references include Mubarakpur Gram Panchayat, Salkhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 25 km.
Village Code226673
Population1,921
Households378
Area123.4 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Puraini
- Census Village Code
- 226673
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Saharsa
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Salkhua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01179
- CD Block
- Salkhua
- Gram Panchayat
- Mubarakpur
- Households
- 378
- Population
- 1,921
- Male Population
- 1,018
- Female Population
- 903
- Sex Ratio
- 887.03
- Area
- 123.4 hectares
- Area
- 1.23 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 25 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 852127
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Puraini at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,921 people, 123.4 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Puraini, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Puraini falls under Salkhua Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 226673.
- The record lists 1,921 people living in 378 households.
- The reported village area is 123.4 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density1,556.73 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share31.23%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Puraini in the official administrative record. Census village code 226673, Mubarakpur Gram Panchayat and Salkhua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01179
- Village Census Code
- 226673
- CD Block Code
- 0167
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Salkhua
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mubarakpur
Location and Distance
Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Puraini, about 25 km away. Saharsa 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
- Salkhua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3 km
- District Headquarter
- Saharsa
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 25 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 25 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Saharsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 25 km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 25 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 123.4 hectares
- Area
- 1.23 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,921 people in 378 households, with 1,018 male residents and 903 female residents. The average household size is 5.08, and SC share is 31.23% and ST share is 0% for Puraini. Population density works out to about 1,556.73 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 378
- Total Population
- 1,921
- Male Population
- 1,018
- Female Population
- 903
- Sex Ratio
- 887.03
- Average Household Size
- 5.08
- SC Population
- 600
- SC Male Population
- 318
- SC Female Population
- 282
- SC Population Share
- 31.23
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Puraini list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Puraini. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Puraini 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 All Year
- 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
- Water bodies
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 0.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Puraini include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Puraini include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Puraini is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 3 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
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Puraini show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 54.4 hectares and irrigated land is 41.3 hectares (75.9% 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
- 4.0
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 65 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 54.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 13.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 41.3
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 0.3 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 0.5 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 40 hectares
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Puraini
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
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 7
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 86% |
| CRM | 1 | 14% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 57% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 14% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 14% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 14% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 852127 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Simri | Simri-Bakhtiyar Market, Saharsha Ground Floor Simri, Saharsa, Bihar, 852127 |
| Bank of India | CRM | 852127 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Bakhtiarpur | Bakhtiyarpur Simari Bakhtiyarpur Bakhtiyarpur, Saharsa, Bihar, 852127 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 852127 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Simri | P.O.S Bakhtiyarpur, Teh.simri Bakhtiyarpur, Samastipur, Simri, Saharsa, Bihar, 852127 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 852127 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Bakhtiarpur | Near Railway Crossing, Simribakhtiarpur Market Ranihat Simri Bakhtiarpur, Saharsa, Bihar, 852127 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 852127 | Saharsa | Simri Bakhtiarpur | Bakhtiarpur | Near Railway Station Nawab Market, Simri Bakhtiarpur, Saharsa, Bihar, 852127 |
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
Which district is Puraini village in?
Puraini village is in Saharsa district.
Which state is Puraini village in?
Puraini village is in Bihar.
Which block is Puraini under?
Puraini comes under Salkhua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Puraini?
The Census village code of Puraini is 226673.
Which Gram Panchayat is Puraini under?
Puraini is listed under MUBARAKPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Salkhua.
What is the population of Puraini village?
The village record lists 1,921 people and 378 households for Puraini.
How many households are in Puraini village?
The village record lists 378 households for Puraini.
What is the male and female population of Puraini?
The record lists 1,018 male residents and 903 female residents for Puraini.
What is the sex ratio of Puraini village?
The sex ratio of Puraini is 887.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Puraini village?
The reported geographical area of Puraini is 123.4 hectares.
What is the population density of Puraini village?
The approximate population density of Puraini is 1,556.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Puraini?
The nearest town listed for Puraini is Saharsa, about 25 km away.
How far is Puraini from the district headquarters?
Puraini is about 25 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Puraini from the sub-district headquarters?
Puraini is about 3 km from Salkhua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Puraini?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Puraini.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Puraini?
For Puraini, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 54.4 hectares and irrigated land is 41.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Puraini?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Puraini. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.