Where is Purikh village located?
Purikh is in Satar Kataiya Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Purikh Village
Purikh is an inhabited village in Satar Kataiya Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226312, the Census 2011 record lists 6,999 people in 1,485 households and the reported area is 845 hectares. The local references include Purikh Gram Panchayat, Satar Kataiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 19 km.
Village Code226312
Population6,999
Households1,485
Area845 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Purikh
- Census Village Code
- 226312
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Saharsa
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Satar Kataiya
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01172
- CD Block
- Satar Kataiya
- Gram Panchayat
- Purikh
- Households
- 1,485
- Population
- 6,999
- Male Population
- 3,686
- Female Population
- 3,313
- Sex Ratio
- 898.81
- Area
- 845 hectares
- Area
- 8.45 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 19 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 852124
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Purikh at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 6,999 people, 845 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Purikh, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Purikh falls under Satar Kataiya Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 226312.
- The record lists 6,999 people living in 1,485 households.
- The reported village area is 845 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 Density828.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.71 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.93%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share6.27%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share95.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Purikh in the official administrative record. Census village code 226312, Purikh Gram Panchayat and Satar Kataiya CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 214
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01172
- Village Census Code
- 226312
- CD Block Code
- 0160
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Satar Kataiya
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Purikh
Location and Distance
Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Purikh, about 19 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 19 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Satar Kataiya
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Saharsa
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 19 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 19 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Saharsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 19 km
- Nearest Town
- Saharsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 19 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 845 hectares
- Area
- 8.45 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 6,999 people in 1,485 households, with 3,686 male residents and 3,313 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 12.93% and ST share is 6.27% for Purikh. Population density works out to about 828.28 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,485
- Total Population
- 6,999
- Male Population
- 3,686
- Female Population
- 3,313
- Sex Ratio
- 898.81
- Average Household Size
- 4.71
- SC Population
- 905
- SC Male Population
- 478
- SC Female Population
- 427
- SC Population Share
- 12.93
- ST Population
- 439
- ST Male Population
- 222
- ST Female Population
- 217
- ST Population Share
- 6.27
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Purikh list 2 government primary schools, 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Purikh. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purikh include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 138.75 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Purikh 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
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major 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 Purikh 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Purikh is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Purikh show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 735.29 hectares and irrigated land is 705.35 hectares (95.9% 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
- 2.51
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 77.66 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 29.54 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 735.29
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 29.94 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 705.35
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 566.6 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
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purikh
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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 852124 | Madhepura | Ghailarh | Ghailarh | Ghailarh Madhepura Ghailarh Madhepura, Madhepura, Bihar, 852124 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 852124 | Madhepura | Madhepura | Madhepura (Nagar Parishad) | Ward No 06 Sh 66 Patori Saharsa 852124 Ward No 06 Sh 66 Patori Saharsa 852124, Madhepura, Bihar, 852124 |
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 Purikh village in?
Purikh village is in Saharsa district.
Which state is Purikh village in?
Purikh village is in Bihar.
Which block is Purikh under?
Purikh comes under Satar Kataiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Purikh?
The Census village code of Purikh is 226312.
Which Gram Panchayat is Purikh under?
Purikh is listed under PURIKH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Satar Kataiya.
What is the population of Purikh village?
The village record lists 6,999 people and 1,485 households for Purikh.
How many households are in Purikh village?
The village record lists 1,485 households for Purikh.
What is the male and female population of Purikh?
The record lists 3,686 male residents and 3,313 female residents for Purikh.
What is the sex ratio of Purikh village?
The sex ratio of Purikh is 898.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Purikh village?
The reported geographical area of Purikh is 845 hectares.
What is the population density of Purikh village?
The approximate population density of Purikh is 828.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Purikh?
The nearest town listed for Purikh is Saharsa, about 19 km away.
How far is Purikh from the district headquarters?
Purikh is about 19 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Purikh from the sub-district headquarters?
Purikh is about 7 km from Satar Kataiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Purikh?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Purikh.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Purikh?
For Purikh, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 735.29 hectares and irrigated land is 705.35 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purikh?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purikh. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.