Poonji Village Overview
Poonji is a village in Bharatpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 20 km from Janakpur tehsil headquarters and around 160 km from Baikunthpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Poonji village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Poonji village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Poonji is 431206. The village covers a geographical area of 288.27 hectares and has a pincode of 497778. Manendragarh is the nearest town, located about 130 km away.
Location Map of Poonji
Population & Demographics of Poonji
This section provides population and demographic details of Poonji village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 640 | 300 | 340 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 106 | 56 | 50 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 552 | 258 | 294 |
| Literate Population | 329 | 181 | 148 |
| Illiterate Population | 311 | 119 | 192 |
Key population details of Poonji village are given below:
- Poonji village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 640, including approximately 300 males and 340 females, with a sex ratio of 1133 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 552 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Poonji village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.41%.
- There are around 187 households in Poonji village.
Transport & Connectivity of Poonji
Transport facilities help residents of Poonji village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Poonji
The following villages are located close to Poonji and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Poonji
- Where is Poonji located?
- Poonji village is located in Bharatpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Poonji?
- Poonji is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Poonji?
- The pincode of Poonji is 497778.
- What is the population of Poonji?
- Poonji has a total population of 640, including 300 males and 340 females.
- How many households are there in Poonji?
- There are 187 households in Poonji.
- What is the literacy rate in Poonji?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poonji is 51.41%. Male literacy is 60.33% and female literacy is 43.53%.