Puktala

Puktala is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Puktala unique in its vibrant Chaurah-Chamba region. You’ll see Puktala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Puktala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Puktala is 006912. The village spans a total geographical area of 151 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Puktala village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Puktala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Churah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Puktala

Population of Puktala

According to the 2011 Census, Puktala has a total population of about 288, with approximately 141 males and 147 females. The sex ratio is around 1042 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 71 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 39. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.04%, with male literacy at about 63.12% and female literacy near 39.46%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Puktala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Puktala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Puktala. As per the 2011 stats, Puktala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Puktala

Knowing the nearby villages of Puktala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Puktala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Puktala