Punang Khas

Punang Khas is a village located in Nichar tehsil of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from district headquarter Bhawanagar. Bhawanagar is the sub-district headquarter of Punang Khas village. As per 2009 stats, Punang is the gram panchayat of Punang Khas village.

Punang Khas has its own place in the vibrant Kinnaur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Punang Khas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punang Khas is 027263. The village spans a total geographical area of 152.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 172103. Rampur is nearest town to Punang Khas village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Punang Khas

Below is a concise population overview of Punang Khas as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,282 912 370
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 118 60 58
Scheduled Castes (SC) 97 58 39
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 246 132 114
Literate Population 1,043 785 258
Illiterate Population 239 127 112

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Punang Khas village:

  • The total population of Punang Khas village is around 1,282, including approximately 912 males and 370 females, with a sex ratio of 405 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 118 children aged 0–6 years in Punang Khas village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Punang Khas village has 97 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 246 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Punang Khas village is about 81.36%, with male literacy at 86.07% and female literacy at 69.73%.
  • There are around 251 households in Punang Khas village.

Connectivity of Punang Khas

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Punang Khas

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Punang Khas

Where is Punang Khas located?
Punang Khas village is situated in Nichar Tehsil, within the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punang Khas?
The Gram Panchayat of Punang Khas is Punang (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Punang Khas?
The pincode of Punang Khas is 172103, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punang Khas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punang Khas is 1,282, with 912 males and 370 females.
How many households are there in Punang Khas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punang Khas village has a total of 251 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punang Khas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punang Khas is 81.36%. The male literacy rate is 86.07%, while the female literacy rate is 69.73%.