Punaul - Goh, Aurangabad

Punaul is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Beraka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punaul is 252893. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Punaul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Punaul

According to the 2011 Census, Punaul village had a total population of 2,142 people, including 1,146 males and 996 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.78%, with male literacy at 85.42% and female literacy at 60.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Punaul

Punaul is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Punaul

Punaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Punaul is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Punaul is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punaul

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Punaul village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Punaul

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Punaul village are given below:

FAQs about Punaul