Puje (31/10) - Nichar, Kinnaur
Puje (31/10) is a village situated in the Nichar tehsil of Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh. Nichar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puje (31/10) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Puje (31/10) is 027137. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.18 hectares and falls under the 172118 pincode. Rampur is the nearest town.
Puje (31/10) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kinnaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Puje (31/10)
According to the 2011 Census, Puje (31/10) village had a total population of 608 people, including 300 males and 308 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.62%, with male literacy at 83.45% and female literacy at 71.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 601.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 608 | 300 | 308 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 45 | 22 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 601 | 299 | 302 |
| Literate Population | 437 | 232 | 205 |
| Illiterate Population | 171 | 68 | 103 |
Nearby Villages of Puje (31/10)
Puje (31/10) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Puje (31/10)
Public transport in the Puje (31/10) is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Reckong Peo to Puje (31/10) is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Puje (31/10)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Puje (31/10) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Puje (31/10)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Puje (31/10) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Puje (31/10)
Where is Puje (31/10) located?
Puje (31/10) village is located in Nichar Tehsil, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puje (31/10)?
The Gram Panchayat of Puje (31/10) is Nichar.
What is the pincode of Puje (31/10)?
The pincode of Puje (31/10) is 172118.
What is the population of Puje (31/10)?
Puje (31/10) had a total population of 608, including 300 males and 308 females.
How many households are there in Puje (31/10)?
Puje (31/10) had 147 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puje (31/10)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puje (31/10) was 77.62%. Male literacy was 83.45% and female literacy was 71.93%.