Where is Puraina village located?
Puraina is in Sheikhpura Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Puraina Village
Puraina is an inhabited village in Sheikhpura Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 243989, the Census 2011 record lists 3,802 people in 498 households and the reported area is 559.02 hectares. The local references include Pureina Gram Panchayat, Sheikhpura CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheikhpura at about 26 km.
Village Code243989
Population3,802
Households498
Area559.02 hectares
Nearest TownSheikhpura
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Puraina
- Census Village Code
- 243989
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Sheikhpura
- District Census Code
- 228
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sheikhpura
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01374
- CD Block
- Sheikhpura
- Gram Panchayat
- Pureina
- Households
- 498
- Population
- 3,802
- Male Population
- 2,009
- Female Population
- 1,793
- Sex Ratio
- 892.48
- Area
- 559.02 hectares
- Area
- 5.59 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sheikhpura
- Nearest Town Distance
- 26 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Puraina at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,802 people, 559.02 hectares of reported area and Sheikhpura as the nearest town reference for Puraina, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Puraina falls under Sheikhpura Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 243989.
- The record lists 3,802 people living in 498 households.
- The reported village area is 559.02 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sheikhpura.
- 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 Density680.12 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.63 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.33%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.08%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share85%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 243989, Pureina Gram Panchayat and Sheikhpura CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 228
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01374
- Village Census Code
- 243989
- CD Block Code
- 0362
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0011
- CD Block Name
- Sheikhpura
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pureina
Location and Distance
Sheikhpura is the nearest town listed for Puraina, about 26 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 26 km
- District Headquarter
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 26 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 26 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sheikhpura
- Distance within State/UT
- 26 km
- Nearest Town
- Sheikhpura
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 26 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 559.02 hectares
- Area
- 5.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,802 people in 498 households, with 2,009 male residents and 1,793 female residents. The average household size is 7.63, and SC share is 20.33% and ST share is 0.08% for Puraina. Population density works out to about 680.12 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 498
- Total Population
- 3,802
- Male Population
- 2,009
- Female Population
- 1,793
- Sex Ratio
- 892.48
- Average Household Size
- 7.63
- SC Population
- 773
- SC Male Population
- 404
- SC Female Population
- 369
- SC Population Share
- 20.33
- ST Population
- 3
- ST Male Population
- 3
- ST Population Share
- 0.08
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Puraina 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 Puraina. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- 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 Puraina include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
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.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- 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 Puraina is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Puraina show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 398.52 hectares and irrigated land is 338.71 hectares (85% 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
- 42.55
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 113.25 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 4.7 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 398.52
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 59.81 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 338.71
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 338.71 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 Puraina
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 27
- Banks in Matched Records
- 12
- Matched PINs
- 4
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 18 | 67% |
| CRM | 8 | 30% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 1 | 3.7% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 7 | 26% |
| Canara Bank | 3 | 11% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 3 | 11% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 7.4% |
| Bank of India | 2 | 7.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 811105 | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) | Sheikhpura Barbigha Main Road Ground Floor and First Floor, Kashi Complex, Sheikhpura, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 801105 | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) | Sekhpura Dallu Chowk Behind Sbi ATM Sekhpura, Bihar- 801105, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 801105 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 811105 | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) | Sheikhpura Vip Road, Chandni Chowk, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 811105 | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) | Dist. Sheikhpura, Bihar Ward No-02, Plot No 486, Khata No-298, Opp Collectorate Office Sheikhpura, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 8… |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 811105 | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura | Faridpur | Nh-30, Faridpur Village Faridpur, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 811105 | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) | Bihar, 811105 Girhinda Chowk Sheikhpura, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 811105 | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) | Sheikhpura, Old Registry Off.bldg, Kattara Chowk, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 811105 | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) | Cinema Road C/O Neeraj Handloom, Chandni Chowk, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105 |
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 Puraina village in?
Puraina village is in Sheikhpura district.
Which state is Puraina village in?
Puraina village is in Bihar.
Which block is Puraina under?
Puraina comes under Sheikhpura 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 243989.
Which Gram Panchayat is Puraina under?
Puraina is listed under Pureina Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sheikhpura.
What is the population of Puraina village?
The village record lists 3,802 people and 498 households for Puraina.
How many households are in Puraina village?
The village record lists 498 households for Puraina.
What is the male and female population of Puraina?
The record lists 2,009 male residents and 1,793 female residents for Puraina.
What is the sex ratio of Puraina village?
The sex ratio of Puraina is 892.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Puraina village?
The reported geographical area of Puraina is 559.02 hectares.
What is the population density of Puraina village?
The approximate population density of Puraina is 680.12 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 Sheikhpura, about 26 km away.
How far is Puraina from the district headquarters?
Puraina is about 26 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Puraina from the sub-district headquarters?
Puraina is about 26 km from Sheikhpura, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Puraina?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Puraina.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Puraina?
For Puraina, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 398.52 hectares and irrigated land is 338.71 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Puraina?
The page shows 27 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Puraina. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.