Punpun
Punpun is a Town and Subdivision in Patna District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Punpun Block (CD) is 01410. The total area of Punpun Subdivision is 124 km². Punpun has a sex ratio of approximately 921 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Punpun Subdivision
Punpun Subdivision has a total of 83 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Punpun Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdalpur Pipra | Parthu | Patna (23 km) |
| 2 | Alawalpur | Paimar | Patna (19 km) |
| 3 | Baisa | Ekauna | Patna (22 km) |
| 4 | Bakarpur | Potthhi | Patna (21 km) |
| 5 | Barah | Barah | Patna (24 km) |
| 6 | Barawan | Baranwa | Patna (18 km) |
| 7 | Barepur | Barah | Patna (26 km) |
| 8 | Barhaiya Kol | Paimar | Patna (19 km) |
| 9 | Basuhar | Potthhi | Patna (21 km) |
| 10 | Bazidpur | Kalyanpur | Patna (23 km) |
| 11 | Behrawan | Behranwa | Patna (25 km) |
| 12 | Bela | Barah | Patna (26 km) |
| 13 | Bhabhaul | Parthu | Patna (28 km) |
| 14 | Chak Rafi | Parthu | Punpun |
| 15 | Chamuchak Majhauli | Behranwa | Patna (25 km) |
| 16 | Chande Dih | Ekauna | Patna (24 km) |
| 17 | Chhappan | Parthu | Punpun |
| 18 | Dariapur | Kalyanpur | Patna (24 km) |
| 19 | Daud Chak | Ekauna | Punpun |
| 20 | Dehri | Kalyanpur | Patna (25 km) |
| 21 | Dekuli | Parthu | Patna (25 km) |
| 22 | Dharahra | Kewra | Patna (22 km) |
| 23 | Dumri | Dumri | Patna (20 km) |
| 24 | Ekauna | Ekauna | Patna (22 km) |
| 25 | Fahim Chak | Lakhanpur | Patna (20 km) |
| 26 | Ganj | Potthhi | Patna (21 km) |
| 27 | Ghordaur | Lakhanpur | Patna (22 km) |
| 28 | Gulam Muhammad | Kalyanpur | Patna (21 km) |
| 29 | Jalalpur | Potthhi | Patna (21 km) |
| 30 | Jaunpuri | Barah | Patna (26 km) |
| 31 | Jol Bigha | Potthhi | Patna (20 km) |
| 32 | Kalianpur Basiawan | Kalyanpur | Patna (23 km) |
| 33 | Kansari | Baranwa | Patna (26 km) |
| 34 | Keora | Kewra | Patna (21 km) |
| 35 | Khairi | Kalyanpur | Patna (21 km) |
| 36 | Khapura | Kalyanpur | Patna (23 km) |
| 37 | Khatka | Barah | Patna (27 km) |
| 38 | Kutubpur | Barah | Patna (24 km) |
| 39 | Lahladpur | Baranwa | Patna (20 km) |
| 40 | Lakhanpur | Lakhanpur | Patna (16 km) |
| 41 | Lakhna | East Lakhna | Patna (21 km) |
| 42 | Mahamda | East Lakhna | Patna (18 km) |
| 43 | Makhdumpur | Barah | Patna (28 km) |
| 44 | Maksudpur | Kalyanpur | Patna (24 km) |
| 45 | Manora | Punpun | Patna (16 km) |
| 46 | Maranchi | Ekauna | Patna (25 km) |
| 47 | Milki | Lakhanpur | Punpun |
| 48 | Mir Haji Chak | East Lakhna | Patna (20 km) |
| 49 | Mohanpur | Lakhna North | Patna (30 km) |
| 50 | Mohiuddinpur | Barah | Patna (25 km) |
| 51 | Muhammadpur | Barah | Patna (26 km) |
| 52 | Mundi Chak | Baranwa | Patna (22 km) |
| 53 | Mustafapur | East Lakhna | Patna (18 km) |
| 54 | Nadpur | Dumri | Patna (25 km) |
| 55 | Nawada | Behranwa | Patna (25 km) |
| 56 | Newa | Behranwa | Patna (30 km) |
| 57 | Nima | Ekauna | Patna (22 km) |
| 58 | Nuri Chak | Ekauna | Patna (24 km) |
| 59 | Nuruddinpur | Dumri | Patna (17 km) |
| 60 | Pachasa | Baranwa | Punpun |
| 61 | Paikauli | Ekauna | Patna (22 km) |
| 62 | Pakri | Punpun | Patna (15 km) |
| 63 | Palaki | Baranwa | Patna (20 km) |
| 64 | Panwar | Paimar | Patna (20 km) |
| 65 | Parthu | Parthu | Patna (25 km) |
| 66 | Pipra | Parthu | Patna (26 km) |
| 67 | Pipra Chak | Parthu | Patna (24 km) |
| 68 | Pothi | Potthhi | Patna (21 km) |
| 69 | Purainian | Behranwa | Patna (25 km) |
| 70 | Rampur | Potthhi | Patna (21 km) |
| 71 | Rasulpur | Ekauna | Patna (26 km) |
| 72 | Sabalpur | Lakhanpur | Patna (16 km) |
| 73 | Sahebnagar | Lakhna North | Patna (50 km) |
| 74 | Saidpur | Kalyanpur | Patna (23 km) |
| 75 | Sapahua | Baranwa | Patna (17 km) |
| 76 | Shahbazpur | Parthu | Patna (26 km) |
| 77 | Shekhpura | Behranwa | Patna (25 km) |
| 78 | Sikandarpur | Potthhi | Patna (21 km) |
| 79 | Sirpalpur | Lakhanpur | Patna (12 km) |
| 80 | Sonbarsa | Ekauna | Punpun |
| 81 | Tulsi Chak | Parthu | Patna (26 km) |
| 82 | Ufraul | Parthu | Patna (30 km) |
| 83 | Zahidpur | Punpun | Patna (14 km) |
Population of Punpun Subdivision
The population profile of Punpun Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Punpun Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,38,143 | 1,38,143 | N/A |
| Male Population | 71,912 | 71,912 | N/A |
| Female Population | 66,231 | 66,231 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,733 | 25,733 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,162 | 13,162 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,571 | 12,571 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 70,258 | 70,258 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 42,743 | 42,743 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 27,515 | 27,515 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 67,885 | 67,885 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 29,169 | 29,169 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 38,716 | 38,716 | N/A |
| Total Households | 26,097 | 26,097 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,38,143 people. Includes nearly 71,912 males and 66,231 females. Rural population is about 1,38,143 people.
- There are around 25,733 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 13,162 boys and 12,571 girls.
- Literate population is about 70,258 people. Non-literate population is around 67,885 people.
- There are nearly 26,097 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Punpun Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 45,767 | 45,767 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 23,733 | 23,733 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 22,034 | 22,034 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 14 | 14 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 9 | 9 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,112 / km² | 1,112 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Punpun Subdivision is approximately 45,767 people, including 23,733 males and 22,034 females. Around 45,767 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Punpun Subdivision is about 14 people, including 9 males and 5 females. Around 14 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,112 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,112 people per sq. km.