Purara is an inhabited village in Garud Sub-district of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 051321, the Census 2011 record lists 1,016 people in 221 households and the reported area is 173.3 hectares. The local references include Purara Gram Panchayat, Garud CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bageshwar at about 25 km.
In short:
Purara is a village in Garud Sub-district, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 051321 and 1,016 people in 221 households.
Village Code051321
Population1,016
Households221
Area173.3 hectares
Nearest TownBageshwar
Detailed village profile
Purara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,016 people, 173.3 hectares of reported area and Bageshwar as the nearest town reference for Purara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Purara falls under Garud Sub-district in Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 051321.
The record lists 1,016 people living in 221 households.
The reported village area is 173.3 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bageshwar.
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
Purara
Census Village Code
051321
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Bageshwar
District Census Code
063
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Garud
Sub-district Census Code
00324
CD Block
Garud
Gram Panchayat
Purara
Households
221
Population
1,016
Male Population
477
Female Population
539
Sex Ratio
1,129.98
Area
173.3 hectares
Area
1.73 sq km
Nearest Town
Bageshwar
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263641
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 Density586.27 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.6 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share39.47%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Purara in the official administrative record. Census village code 051321, Purara Gram Panchayat and Garud CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
063
Sub-district Census Code
00324
Village Census Code
051321
CD Block Code
0059
CD Block Name
Garud
Gram Panchayat Name
Purara
Location and Distance
Bageshwar is the nearest town listed for Purara, about 25 km away. Bageshwar 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
Garud
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Bageshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bageshwar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
422 km
Nearest Town
Bageshwar
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
173.3 hectares
Area
1.73 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,016 people in 221 households, with 477 male residents and 539 female residents. The average household size is 4.6, and SC share is 39.47% and ST share is 0% for Purara. Population density works out to about 586.27 people per sq km.
Total Households
221
Total Population
1,016
Male Population
477
Female Population
539
Sex Ratio
1,129.98
Average Household Size
4.6
SC Population
401
SC Male Population
188
SC Female Population
213
SC Population Share
39.47
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Purara list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior 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
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Purara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purara include hand pump water and treated tap 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
56.79 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Purara include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Purara 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.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Purara is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Purara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 93.78 hectares and irrigated land is 17.08 hectares (18.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
19.32 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.42
Net Area Sown In Hectares
93.78
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
76.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.08
Canals Area In Hectares
17.08 hectares
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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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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
4
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
50%
Bank of Baroda
1
25%
Punjab National Bank
1
25%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of Baroda
ATM
263641
Bageshwar
Garud
Silli
Kausani Bajnath Almora Road Opposite Post Office Near Lohari Malli, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, 263641
Punjab National Bank
ATM
263641
Bageshwar
Garud
Garser
Kausani Road Punjab National Bank Garur, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, 263641
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 Purara village located?
Purara is in Garud Sub-district of Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Purara village in?
Purara village is in Bageshwar district.
Which state is Purara village in?
Purara village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Purara under?
Purara comes under Garud Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Purara?
The Census village code of Purara is 051321.
Which Gram Panchayat is Purara under?
Purara is listed under PURARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Garud.
What is the population of Purara village?
The village record lists 1,016 people and 221 households for Purara.
How many households are in Purara village?
The village record lists 221 households for Purara.
What is the male and female population of Purara?
The record lists 477 male residents and 539 female residents for Purara.
What is the sex ratio of Purara village?
The sex ratio of Purara is 1,129.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Purara village?
The reported geographical area of Purara is 173.3 hectares.
What is the population density of Purara village?
The approximate population density of Purara is 586.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Purara?
The nearest town listed for Purara is Bageshwar, about 25 km away.
How far is Purara from the district headquarters?
Purara is about 25 km from Bageshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Purara from the sub-district headquarters?
Purara is about 5 km from Garud, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Purara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Purara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Purara?
For Purara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 93.78 hectares and irrigated land is 17.08 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purara?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purara. These records include 3 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.