Punia

Punia is a village located in Tamulpur subdivision of Baksa district in Assam, India. It is situated 70km away from sub-district headquarter Guwahati (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Mushalpur.

Punia has its own place in the vibrant Baksa region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Punia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punia is 304690. The village spans a total geographical area of 214.81 hectares. Rangia is nearest town to Punia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Punia

Below is a concise population overview of Punia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 936 481 455
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 108 66 42
Scheduled Castes (SC) 228 118 110
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 449 228 221
Literate Population 569 324 245
Illiterate Population 367 157 210

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Punia village:

  • The total population of Punia village is around 936, including approximately 481 males and 455 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 108 children aged 0–6 years in Punia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Punia village has 228 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 449 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Punia village is about 60.79%, with male literacy at 67.36% and female literacy at 53.85%.
  • There are around 199 households in Punia village.

Connectivity of Punia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Punia. As per the 2011 stats, Punia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Punia

Knowing the nearby villages of Punia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Punia.

Ghogmari Kalbari Saru Belbari Gerua Barkhopa Kalakuchi Kahibari Balabari Hahkata Amayapur Guakuchi

Frequently Asked Questions about Punia

Where is Punia located?
Punia village is situated in Tamulpur Subdivision, within the Baksa district of Assam, India.
What is the population of Punia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punia is 936, with 481 males and 455 females.
How many households are there in Punia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punia village has a total of 199 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punia is 60.79%. The male literacy rate is 67.36%, while the female literacy rate is 53.85%.