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SUNITA DEVI

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LGD code: 231502
Pincode: 841232
Population: 2,920
Households: 452
Literacy rate: 65.1%
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 624

Census 2011 · in context

How Puraina compares

By population, Puraina ranks #35 of 140 villages in Barharia mandal.

Literacy rate

65.1%

+8.1% vs mandal average

Puraina: 65.1%
Barharia mandal: 57.0%
Siwan district: 58.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

944

−13 vs mandal average

Puraina: 944
Barharia mandal: 957

Household size

people per home

6.5

+0.4 vs mandal average

Puraina: 6.5
Barharia mandal: 6.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Puraina

LGD code: 231502
Pincode: 841232
Population (Census 2011): 2,920
Population (projected 2026): 3,443
Households: 452
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 944
Literacy rate: 65.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Warisnagar
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manjarik Mrinal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUNITA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Barharia

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Siwan district level

Then & Now

Puraina — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,920

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,443

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

452

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

533

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,920Census 2011
Households: 452Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4432026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 533

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Siwan district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Siwan district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Siwan district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Puraina?

The pincode of Puraina, Barharia mandal, Siwan district, Bihar is 841232.

In which district is Puraina located?

Puraina is a village in Barharia mandal of Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Puraina as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Puraina village has a population of 2,920 across 452 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Puraina?

The current sarpanch of Puraina gram panchayat is SUNITA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puraina in?

Puraina falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puraina in?

Puraina falls under the Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC #132) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Puraina?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Puraina village is 65.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Puraina?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Puraina village is 944 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puraina?

12 schemes currently match residents of Puraina, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Puraina?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Puraina village is 231502.

How big is Puraina compared to other villages in Barharia mandal?

Puraina ranks 35 of 140 villages in Barharia mandal by Census 2011 population (2,920 residents).

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Key facts — Puraina

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Puraina — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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People often ask about Puraina

What is the pincode of Puraina?

In which district is Puraina located?

What is the population of Puraina as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Puraina?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puraina in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puraina in?

What is the literacy rate in Puraina?

What is the sex ratio in Puraina?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puraina?

What is the LGD code of Puraina?

How big is Puraina compared to other villages in Barharia mandal?

Puraina on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Puraina

What is the pincode of Puraina?

In which district is Puraina located?

What is the population of Puraina as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Puraina?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puraina in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puraina in?

What is the literacy rate in Puraina?

What is the sex ratio in Puraina?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puraina?

What is the LGD code of Puraina?

How big is Puraina compared to other villages in Barharia mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Puraina — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Puraina

Open jobs in Puraina