Quick answer
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is a gram panchayat in Kapri block of Arwal district, Bihar (LGD code 238507, PIN code 804417). It has 5 villages: Latifpur Paraha, Lodipur, Masudpur Bara, Purainia Ruknuddin, Purainia Shekha. It is in Kurtha assembly constituency (MLA: Pappu Kumar Verma, Janata Dal (United)) and Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Surendra Prasad Yadav). It is about 8.4 km east of Arwal district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Jehanabad Court (24 km).
About Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat
You’ll find Purainiya Shekha Panchayat (पुरैनियॉ शेखा पंचायत) Gram Panchayat in Kapri block of Arwal district, Bihar, under Karpi anchal (circle) and the Magadh Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 238507.
The panchayat has 5 revenue villages (Latifpur Paraha, Lodipur, Masudpur Bara, Purainia Ruknuddin and Purainia Shekha). They share one Gram Sabha, one Mukhiya and one panchayat secretary.
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is about 8.4 km east of Arwal headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 9.4 km north-east of the middle of Kapri block. The nearest railway station is Jehanabad Court, about 24 km away.
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is one of 19 gram panchayats in Kapri block and 65 in Arwal district. For elections, Purainiya Shekha Panchayat falls in the Kurtha Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Karpi anchal.
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat at a glance
| Name | Purainiya Shekha Panchayat / पुरैनियॉ शेखा पंचायत |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 238507 |
| Block | Kapri |
| Anchal (Circle) | Karpi |
| District | Arwal |
| Division | Magadh Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Villages | 5 |
| Assembly Constituency | Kurtha |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Jahanabad |
| MLA | Pappu Kumar Verma (Janata Dal (United)) |
| MP | Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal) |
| PIN code | 804417, 847307 |
| Coordinates | 25.2557° N, 84.7520° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 8 |
Map of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 23M-6F5-LKJ4. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as Bihar Bhumi, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Latifpur Paraha | लतीफपुर पाराहा | 260733 |
| Lodipur | लोदीपुर | 260734 |
| Masudpur Bara | मसूदपुर बारा | 260735 |
| Purainia Ruknuddin | पुरिनिया रुकनुद्दीन | 260731 |
| Purainia Shekha | पुरैनिया शेखा | 260732 |
Population of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Arwal district, which Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is part of:
| Rural population | 6,48,994 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 1,09,769 |
| Rural literacy rate | 66.8% |
| Rural sex ratio | 929 |
| Rural SC population share | 20.3% |
| Rural work participation | 34.2% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Arwal district, where Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Arwal |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 62.5% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 32.9% |
| Institutional births | 79.2% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 84.2% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 45.6% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 66.9% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 29.3% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 43.4% |
| Households with electricity | 97.4% |
| Households with health insurance | 15.6% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.9% |
Work and livelihood
Most families in and around Purainiya Shekha Panchayat mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006, Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is run by its elected Mukhiya, the Up-Mukhiya and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary sent by the Kapri block office keeps the family register, the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Bihar has to form 6 committees: Planning, Co-ordination and Finance Committee (chaired by the Mukhiya), Production Committee, Social Justice Committee, Education Committee, Public Health, Family Welfare and Rural Sanitation Committee and Public Works Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least once every three months. It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Mukhiya | Purainiya Shekha Panchayat | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary | Purainiya Shekha Panchayat / Kapri | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Rajasva Karmachari | Karpi Anchal | Land records, jamabandi / khatiyan, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Kapri | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Kapri | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Circle Officer (CO) | Karpi | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Arwal | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Arwal | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Mukhiya, MLA and MP
We haven’t yet verified the name of the current Mukhiya of this panchayat. The official sources are the State Election Commission results and the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj. If you are the Mukhiya, the secretary or a resident, send the name and contact with the form at the end of this page, and we’ll add it once it’s checked.
A Mukhiya is elected for five years. The Mukhiya calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Kurtha
| Party | Janata Dal (United) |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2025 general election |
| Votes received | 74,466 |
| Vote share | 44.9% |
| Winning margin | 5,481 |
| Runner-up | Kumar Krishna Mohan Urf Suday Yadav |
Source: Election Commission of India, Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results, 2025-11-14
MP, Jahanabad
| Party | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,43,035 |
| Vote share | 47.9% |
| Winning margin | 1,42,591 |
| Runner-up | Chandeshwar Prasad |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya's seat in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat was unreserved. 2021HistoricalState Election Commission, Bihar
| Election | Seat reserved for | Mukhiya elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unreserved | – | 44%, won by 462 votes |
Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.bihar.gov.in or ask at the block office.
How Purainiya Shekha Panchayat scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 44.9/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Purainiya Shekha Panchayat scored 44.9 out of 100, ranking 17th of 19 panchayats in Kapri block (slightly behind the block average of 49.8). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat does best on “Socially just and secured” (71.5) and worst on “Self-sufficient infrastructure” (24.1). That 47-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 4 of the nine theme scores are above the Kapri block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
Schools in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| NPS Masudpur Bara | Government primary school |
| P.S.Husainibigha | Government primary school |
| P.S.Lodipur-Parhan | Government primary school |
| P.S.Nagwan | Government primary school |
| P.S.Purainiyan-Urdu | Government primary school |
| U. M. S. Purainiya Hindi | Government upper primary school |
| U.M.S.Lodipur | Government upper primary school |
| UP. M.S. Parha | Government upper primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Purainiya Shekha Panchayat come under the block education officer (BEO) of Kapri. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarships.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
If someone in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Arwal and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
The PIN code for Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is most likely 804417, served by Paigambarpur Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paigambarpur | Post Office | 804417 | 4.0 km |
| Katka | Post Office | 847307 | 4.7 km |
| Pakharpur | Post Office | 804401 | 5.4 km |
Bank branches near Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of India | Khizersarai | UBIN0593494 | 7.1 km |
| Utkarsh Small Finance Bank | Baijnathpur – Khizersarai | UTKS0001208 | 7.1 km |
| Indian Bank | Aiyara | IDIB000A546 | 13 km |
| Indian Bank | Kohraul | IDIB000K731 | 13 km |
| State Bank of India | Sandesh | SBIN0012614 | 14 km |
See all bank branches in Kapri block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
The easiest way to reach Purainiya Shekha Panchayat by train is via Jehanabad Court, about 24 km away (ECR zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Kapri and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, about 50 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arwal headquarters | District | 8.4 km | east |
| Kapri block (centre) | Block | 9.4 km | north-east |
| Jehanabad Court (JHDC) | Railway Station | 24 km | east |
| Jehanabad Court (JNDO) | Railway Station | 24 km | east |
| Jehanabad (JHD) | Railway Station | 24 km | east |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 50 km | north-east |
| Gaya Airport | Airport | 60 km | south |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 7.1 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 24 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 24 km away (Jehanabad Court). CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 7.1 km away, a little farther than the Kapri block average of 6.4 km. The nearest post office is about 4.0 km away, farther than the block average of 3.0 km.
Places near Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
The Gram Panchayats closest to Purainiya Shekha Panchayat, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagwan Panchayat | Kapri | 2.6 km | south-east |
| Aiyara Panchayat | Kapri | 3.0 km | south-west |
| Ajda Sikariya | Paliganj | 3.1 km | north |
| Jamharu Imamganj | Paliganj | 3.1 km | south |
| Akbarpur Ranipur | Paliganj | 3.5 km | north-west |
| Khanpura Taranpur | Paliganj | 5.3 km | north-east |
| Katka Paigambarpur | Paliganj | 5.3 km | east |
| Mouri Piyarpura | Paliganj | 5.6 km | south-east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Kapri
Citizen services: how to get things done
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Circle Officer (CO).
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Karpi Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district Arwal, Anchal Karpi and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
- You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Kapri block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Kapri Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Purainiya Shekha Panchayat gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Kapri block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
Households in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Kapri block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Kapri block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Kapri block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Kapri block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.
| Benefit | ₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre |
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)
Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the Kapri block office |
Terrain and climate of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
- Elevation
- 70 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 994 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat sits about 70 metres above sea level, close to the Arwal district average of 78 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Purainiya Shekha Panchayat gets roughly 990 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September, slightly below the Bihar average of 1,100 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 8 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Purainiya Shekha Panchayat
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 92%
- Tree cover 5.2%
- Built-up land 1.8%
- Grass and scrub 0.9%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 92% of the land within roughly 2 km of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat under crops, 2% built up and 5% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, anchal and district is Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Mukhiya of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat?
We haven’t verified the Mukhiya’s name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Kapri block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.
How many villages are there in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat?
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages: Latifpur Paraha, Lodipur, Masudpur Bara, Purainia Ruknuddin and Purainia Shekha.
Was the Mukhiya seat of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.
Which assembly constituency does Purainiya Shekha Panchayat come under?
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat comes under the Kurtha Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
The MLA for Kurtha is Pappu Kumar Verma (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 74,466 votes (44.9%) and won by 5,481 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purainiya Shekha Panchayat in?
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is in the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
The Member of Parliament for Jahanabad is Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,43,035 votes (47.9%) and won by 1,42,591 votes.
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What is the LGD code of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat is 238507. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
Addresses in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat usually carry one of these PIN codes: 804417, 847307. The nearest post office is Paigambarpur (PIN 804417), about 4.0 km away as the crow flies.
What is the DIGIPIN of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
The DIGIPIN for Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is 23M-6F5-LKJ4. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Purainiya Shekha Panchayat from Arwal?
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is about 8.4 km east of Arwal district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Kapri block, it is about 9.4 km north-east.
Which is the nearest railway station to Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
The nearest railway station to Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is Jehanabad Court (JHDC), about 24 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jehanabad Court (JNDO), 24 km; Jehanabad (JHD), 24 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
The nearest airport to Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 50 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 60 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Purainiya Shekha Panchayat, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is Union Bank of India, Khizersarai (IFSC UBIN0593494), roughly 7.1 km away. Other branches nearby: Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Baijnathpur – Khizersarai (IFSC UTKS0001208) and Indian Bank, Aiyara (IFSC IDIB000A546). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which schools are there in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
There are 8 schools on record in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat: NPS Masudpur Bara, P.S.Husainibigha, P.S.Lodipur-Parhan, P.S.Nagwan, P.S.Purainiyan-Urdu, U. M. S. Purainiya Hindi, U.M.S.Lodipur and UP. M.S. Parha.
Which gram panchayats are near Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
The closest gram panchayats to Purainiya Shekha Panchayat, as the crow flies, are Nagwan Panchayat (2.6 km), Aiyara Panchayat (3.0 km), Ajda Sikariya (3.1 km), Jamharu Imamganj (3.1 km) and Akbarpur Ranipur (3.5 km).
How can I complain about work in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Kapri block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Arwal and Anchal Karpi, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Karpi Anchal office.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
In Purainiya Shekha Panchayat, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Purainiya Shekha Panchayat, the Rajasva Karmachari of Karpi anchal checks the application and the Circle Officer (CO) issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Kapri block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Kapri verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Arwal, block Kapri and panchayat Purainiya Shekha Panchayat to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Kapri block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat meet?
The Gram Sabha of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Kapri block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is in the Kurtha assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat?
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat Gram Panchayat scored 44.9 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 17th of 19 panchayats in Kapri block.
What is the altitude of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat above sea level?
Purainiya Shekha Panchayat is about 70 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 8 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Purainiya Shekha Panchayat get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Purainiya Shekha Panchayat gets about 990 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Purainiya Shekha Panchayat?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Purainiya Shekha Panchayat, the land is 92% cropland, 5% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-16)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 (as of 2001)
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-16)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-16)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results by constituency, Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 (as of 2025)
- Wikidata, CC0
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