Puktala
About Puktala
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Puktala village is 006912. Puktala village is located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 85km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Puktala village. As per 2009 stats, Guwadi is the gram panchayat of Puktala village.
The total geographical area of village is 151 hectares. Puktala has a total population of 288 peoples, out of which male population is 141 while female population is 147. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1042 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of puktala village is 51.04% out of which 63.12% males and 39.46% females are literate. There are about 56 houses in puktala village. Pincode of puktala village locality is 176316.
When it comes to administration, Puktala village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Puktala village comes under Churah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to puktala village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Puktala
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 288 | 141 | 147 |
| Children (0-6) | 56 | 21 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 71 | 37 | 34 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 39 | 18 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 147 | 89 | 58 |
| Illiterate Population | 141 | 52 | 89 |
Connectivity of Puktala
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Puktala
Where is Puktala located?
Puktala village is situated in Chaurah Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puktala?
The Gram Panchayat of Puktala is Guwadi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Puktala?
The pincode of Puktala is 176316, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Puktala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puktala is 288, with 141 males and 147 females.
How many households are there in Puktala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Puktala village has a total of 56 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puktala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puktala is 51.04%. The male literacy rate is 63.12%, while the female literacy rate is 39.46%.