Punesra - Barbigha, Sheikhpura

Punesra is a village situated in the Barbigha subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barbigha and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Pank serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punesra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punesra is 243838. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Punesra

According to the 2011 Census, Punesra village had a total population of 1,212 people, including 639 males and 573 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.78%, with male literacy at 86.56% and female literacy at 66.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Punesra

Punesra 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 Punesra

Punesra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kastla Kasmabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Punesra is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Punesra is about 20 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 Punesra

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

Health Facilities in Punesra

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

FAQs about Punesra