Purai is a village in Sataon block of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] It is located 15 km[3] west of Raebareli, the district headquarters, near the point where the Basaha stream joins the Sai river.[4]
Purai
Porai | |
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Village | |
![]() Map showing Purai (#384) in Sataon CD block | |
![]() ![]() Purai Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
Coordinates: 26.265896°N 81.109583°E / 26.265896; 81.109583[1] | |
Country India | ![]() |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Raebareli |
Area | |
• Total | 8.005 km2 (3.091 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 5,652 |
• Density | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | UP-35 |
As of 2011, the population of Purai was 5,652, in 1,108 households. There were four primary schools and no healthcare facilities in the village.[2]
The 1961 census recorded Purai (here spelled "Porai") as comprising 13 hamlets, with a total population of 2,303 people (1,190 male and 1,113 female), in 445 households and 400 physical houses.[5] The area of the village was given as 1,979 acres.[5]
The 1981 census recorded Purai (here spelled "Porai") as having a population of 3,656 people, in 701 households, and having an area of 796.45 hectares.[3] The main staple foods were given as wheat and rice.[3]
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