Punahda - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Punahda is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Punhada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punahda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punahda is 260535. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Punahda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Punahda

According to the 2011 Census, Punahda village had a total population of 2,579 people, including 1,322 males and 1,257 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.22%, with male literacy at 74.14% and female literacy at 51.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Punahda

Punahda 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 Punahda

Punahda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tehta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Punahda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Punahda is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punahda

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

Health Facilities in Punahda

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

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