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 information the sub-district code of Punpun Block (CD) is 01410. Total area of punpun subdivision is 124 km². Punpun subdivision has a population of 1,38,143 peoples. Punpun subdivision has a population density of 1112 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 26,097 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 50.86% population of punpun subdivision is literate, out of which 59.44% males and 41.54% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Punpun Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |