Punthar - Narhat, Nawada

Punthar is a village situated in the Narhat subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narhat and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Punthar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punthar is 258146. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 805103 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Punthar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Punthar

According to the 2011 Census, Punthar village had a total population of 1,747 people, including 922 males and 825 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.14%, with male literacy at 78.36% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 507.

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

Nearby Villages of Punthar

Punthar 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 Punthar

Punthar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garobigha Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Punthar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Punthar 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 Punthar

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

Health Facilities in Punthar

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

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