Punawan
About Punawan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Punawan village is 256833. Punawan village is located in Wazirganj subdivision of Gaya district in Bihar, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Wazirganj (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Gaya. As per 2009 stats, Punawa is the gram panchayat of Punawan village.
The total geographical area of village is 633 hectares. Punawan has a total population of 6,334 peoples, out of which male population is 3,221 while female population is 3,113. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of punawan village is 54.33% out of which 60.66% males and 47.77% females are literate. There are about 1,075 houses in punawan village.
Gaya is nearest town to punawan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.
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Population of Punawan
The population details of Punawan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,334 | 3,221 | 3,113 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,011 | 533 | 478 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1,965 | 993 | 972 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,441 | 1,954 | 1,487 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,893 | 1,267 | 1,626 |
Connectivity of Punawan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punawan
Where is Punawan located?
Punawan village is situated in Wazirganj Subdivision, within the Gaya district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punawan?
The Gram Panchayat of Punawan is Punawa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Punawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punawan is 6,334, with 3,221 males and 3,113 females.
How many households are there in Punawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punawan village has a total of 1,075 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punawan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punawan is 54.33%. The male literacy rate is 60.66%, while the female literacy rate is 47.77%.