Puraina Village
Puraina is a revenue village in Lalganj block, Vaishali district, Bihar. It had a population of 3,812 in 735 households (Census 2011).
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3,812 souls. 735 homes.
Lalganj block, Vaishali district, Bihar.
Puraina today
- Onion₹4,275Hajipur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
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Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Puraina, Lalganj block, Vaishali!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Puraina
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Puraina at a glance
Puraina is one of the larger villages of Lalganj block — 15th of 92 by population, with 3,812 people in 735 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 70.1%, above Vaishali district's 66.0% (Lalganj block: 69.4%), while the sex ratio was 908 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 895. It falls under Purainia gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 844121. The village covers 141 hectares — about 1.4 km², or roughly 2,704 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Lalganj assembly constituency and the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Lalganj Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 3 self-help groups with 60 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Puraina is in the Purainia (पुरैनिया) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Purainia
- Akhtiarpur
- Sathiauta Bhagwan
- paharpur
- Lalpura
- Barauna
- Chak Saleh Urf Lalpura
- Akhtiyarpur Akbarpur
- Sathiauta
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Puraina compares
By population, Puraina ranks #15 of 92 inhabited villages in Lalganj block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Puraina ranks
| Ranked by | Puraina | In Vaishali district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 3,812 | 238 of 1,423 | 6,574 of 39,073 (tied)above 83% | 1,513 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 735 | 208 of 1,423 | 6,044 of 39,073 (tied)above 85% | 272 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 70.1% | 572 of 1,423 (tied) | 9,824 of 39,071 (tied)above 75% | 67.9% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 908 per 1,000 males | 548 of 1,421 (tied) | 22,706 of 39,052 (tied)above 41% | 894 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.19 per household | 1,031 of 1,423 (tied) | 26,424 of 39,073 (tied)above 32% | 5.55 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 2,703.5 per km² | 363 of 1,419 | 3,112 of 38,451 (tied)above 92% | 1,859.7 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 27.3% | 886 of 1,423 (tied) | 28,702 of 39,073 (tied)above 26% | 28.8% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Puraina
In Vaishali district
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- Rahsa DoewGoraul, Vaishali3,103 people · 70.3% literate · 904 per 1,000 · 5.07 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- Rampur ManiSakra, Muzaffarpur3,927 people · 68.5% literate · 910 per 1,000 · 5.19 per householdCompare →
- Basra KaziSaraiya, Muzaffarpur3,705 people · 67.9% literate · 902 per 1,000 · 5.23 per householdCompare →
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What Puraina had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 844121
Other villages in Lalganj block
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- Gurmia
- Paura Madan Singh
- Purkhauli
- Jalalpur Urf Bishunpur Gamhir
- Sirsa Biran
- Basant Jahanabad
- Etwarpur Sisaul
- Bhakurahar Sital
- Jagdishpur Chaturbhuj urf
- Kartahan Buzurg
- Khanjahan Chak Urf Saidenpur
- Bhatauli Bhagwan
- Lacchminarayanpur
- Jadunathpur Chandwara
- Sadullahpur
- Rikhar
- Yusufpur
- Kamalpur
- Jafrabad
- Jaitepur Urf Nurnagar
- Bhagwanpur Pakri
- Puran Tanr
- Shekhauna Chak
- Pakri Madsudan Urf Parmanandpu
- Sirsa Ram Rae
- Parbodhi Narind
- Rasulpur Urf Rasulnagar
- Akhtiarpur
- Sathiauta Bhagwan
- Madhurapur Kusdeh
- Patepur
Puraina — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 3,812Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,998 / 1,814
- Households
- 735
- People per home
- 5.2
- Literacy rate
- 70.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,041
- Work participation
- 27.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Puraina on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Puraina. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Puraina · 25.8685° N, 85.1853° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Puraina
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Puraina
Puraina isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Lalganj block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices499 in Vaishali district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics120 in Vaishali district
Clinic
NearRajapakar PHC, Vill+Po-Rajapakar
Clinic
Hajipurroadrepuralalganj
Hospital
Madhubani, Bihar
Schools & anganwadis18 in Vaishali district
Colleges & universities8 in Vaishali district
Police & fire stations3 in Vaishali district
Government offices7 in Vaishali district
Temples15 in Vaishali district
Churches1 in Vaishali district
Mosques6 in Vaishali district
Other places of worship14 in Vaishali district
Transport56 in Vaishali district
- Lalganj Pakri
Railway station
Agriculture services4 in Vaishali district
Community places4 in Vaishali district
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People often ask about Puraina
Where is Puraina located?
Puraina is a village in Lalganj block of Vaishali district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Puraina in?
Puraina is in Vaishali district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Puraina belong to?
Puraina comes under the Purainia gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Puraina?
The pincode of Puraina, Lalganj, Vaishali is 844121.
What is the population of Puraina?
As per the 2011 Census, Puraina had a population of 3,812 (1,998 males and 1,814 females).
How many households are there in Puraina?
Puraina had 735 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Puraina?
Puraina covers about 141 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Puraina?
The literacy rate of Puraina was 70.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Puraina?
Puraina had 908 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puraina in?
Puraina is in the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Puraina?
Chirag Paswan (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Puraina, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Puraina in?
Puraina is in the Lalganj assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Puraina?
Sanjay Kumar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Lalganj assembly seat, which includes Puraina, in 2025.
Which development block is Puraina in?
Puraina is in the Lalganj development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Puraina?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Puraina is 234789 and its Census 2011 village code is 234789.
Which villages are near Puraina?
Villages near Puraina include Lalganj (within ~8 km), Bhagwanpur (about 11 km), Bhagwanpur (about 11 km), Kurhani (about 20 km), Raja Pakar (about 22 km).
What is the population of Puraina in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Puraina's Census 2011 population of 3,812 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 4,840 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Puraina?
The sarpanch of Puraina has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 5.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Vaishali district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion · Onion | Hajipur APMC | 4,275 | 4,275 | 4,275 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Local | Hajipur APMC | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato | Hajipur APMC | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1,110 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Parsoniya Mandi, Mahua block APMC | 4,580 | 4,610 | 4,610 | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Hajipur APMC | 4,670 | 4,670 | 4,670 | 2 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Puraina's shops. Best mandi price near Puraina →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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