Indian Village Directory

Purai Village

Purai is an inhabited village in Bighapur Tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. Its Census village code is 142836, the Census 2011 record lists 2,905 people in 587 households and the reported area is 240.77 hectares. The local references include Porai Gram Panchayat, Sumerpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Unnao at about 42 km.

In short:

Purai is a village in Bighapur Tehsil, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 142836 and 2,905 people in 587 households.

Village Code142836
Population2,905
Households587
Area240.77 hectares
Nearest TownUnnao

Detailed village profile

Purai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,905 people, 240.77 hectares of reported area and Unnao as the nearest town reference for Purai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Unnao
Tehsil Bighapur
CD Block Sumerpur
Gram Panchayat PORAI
  • Purai falls under Bighapur Tehsil in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 142836.
  • The record lists 2,905 people living in 587 households.
  • The reported village area is 240.77 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Unnao.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Purai
Census Village Code
142836
State
Uttar Pradesh
State Census Code
09
District
Unnao
District Census Code
156
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bighapur
Sub-district Census Code
00818
CD Block
Sumerpur
Gram Panchayat
Porai
Households
587
Population
2,905
Male Population
1,481
Female Population
1,424
Sex Ratio
961.51
Area
240.77 hectares
Area
2.41 sq km
Nearest Town
Unnao
Nearest Town Distance
42 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 1,206.55 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.95 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 22.31% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 93.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Purai in the official administrative record. Census village code 142836, Porai Gram Panchayat and Sumerpur CD Block.

State Census Code
09
District Census Code
156
Sub-district Census Code
00818
Village Census Code
142836
CD Block Code
0293
CD Block Name
Sumerpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Porai

Location and Distance

Unnao is the nearest town listed for Purai, about 42 km away. Unnao is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bighapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1 km
District Headquarter
Unnao
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Unnao
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Unnao
Distance within State/UT
42 km
Nearest Town
Unnao
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
240.77 hectares
Area
2.41 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,905 people in 587 households, with 1,481 male residents and 1,424 female residents. The average household size is 4.95, and SC share is 22.31% and ST share is 0% for Purai. Population density works out to about 1,206.55 people per sq km.

Total Households
587
Total Population
2,905
Male Population
1,481
Female Population
1,424
Sex Ratio
961.51
Average Household Size
4.95
SC Population
648
SC Male Population
317
SC Female Population
331
SC Population Share
22.31
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Purai list 1 government primary school, 1 private 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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
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
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
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 Purai. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purai include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.97 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
163.64 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Purai 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
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Purai 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Purai is reported as 0 hours per day in summer and 0 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Purai show that net sown area is 174.63 hectares and irrigated land is 163.64 hectares (93.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.58
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3.09 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.9 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
174.63
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
163.64

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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purai

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.

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
10
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
5

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 9 90%
CRM 1 10%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 40%
Bank of India 3 30%
Punjab National Bank 2 20%
Bank of Baroda 1 10%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 209865 Unnao Bighapur Bighapur (Np) Raebareli Kanpur Road Patel Complex in Front of Van Vibhag Office, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, 209865
Bank of India ATM 229503 Unnao Bighapur Terha At and Post Terha, Dist. Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, 229503
Punjab National Bank ATM 229502 Unnao Bighapur Bhagwant Nagar (Np) Bhagwantnagar Bhagwantnagar, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, 229502
State Bank of India ATM 209863 Unnao Bighapur Bighapur (Np) Tehsil-Bighapur VILL-Sathani Balakhera, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, 209863
Bank of India ATM 229503 Unnao Bighapur Behta Bhawani Behta Village and Post Behta Bhawani, Dist. Unnao, Uttar Pradesh - 229503, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, 229503
Punjab National Bank ATM 229503 Unnao Bighapur Bighapur (Np) Uttar Pradesh Bighapur, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, 229503
State Bank of India ATM 209863 Unnao Bighapur Unchgaon Unchgaon Buxer Road Unnao Prema Complex Unchgaon, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, 209863
State Bank of India ATM 209865 Unnao Bighapur Bighapur (Np) Bighapur Patel Bhawan, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, 209865

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 Purai village located?

Purai is in Bighapur Tehsil of Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Which district is Purai village in?

Purai village is in Unnao district.

Which state is Purai village in?

Purai village is in Uttar Pradesh.

Which tehsil is Purai under?

Purai comes under Bighapur Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Purai?

The Census village code of Purai is 142836.

Which Gram Panchayat is Purai under?

Purai is listed under PORAI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sumerpur.

What is the population of Purai village?

The village record lists 2,905 people and 587 households for Purai.

How many households are in Purai village?

The village record lists 587 households for Purai.

What is the male and female population of Purai?

The record lists 1,481 male residents and 1,424 female residents for Purai.

What is the sex ratio of Purai village?

The sex ratio of Purai is 961.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Purai village?

The reported geographical area of Purai is 240.77 hectares.

What is the population density of Purai village?

The approximate population density of Purai is 1,206.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Purai?

The nearest town listed for Purai is Unnao, about 42 km away.

How far is Purai from the district headquarters?

Purai is about 42 km from Unnao, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Purai from the sub-district headquarters?

Purai is about 1 km from Bighapur, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Purai?

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

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

For Purai, net sown area is 174.63 hectares and irrigated land is 163.64 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purai. These records include 4 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.