Punan

Punan is a village located in Nankhari tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 115km away from district headquarter Nankhari. Nankhari is the sub-district headquarter of Punan village. As per 2009 stats, Barog is the gram panchayat of Punan village.

Punan has its own place in the vibrant Shimla 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 Punan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punan is 023789. The village spans a total geographical area of 82.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 172021. Rampur is nearest town to Punan village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Punan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 441 221 220
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 36 19 17
Scheduled Castes (SC) 136 70 66
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 312 177 135
Illiterate Population 129 44 85

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

  • The total population of Punan village is around 441, including approximately 221 males and 220 females, with a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 36 children aged 0–6 years in Punan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Punan village has 136 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Punan village is about 70.75%, with male literacy at 80.09% and female literacy at 61.36%.
  • There are around 91 households in Punan village.

Connectivity of Punan

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

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

Nearby Villages of Punan

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

Addu D P F Bagalti Khamoti D P F Bhadral D P F Punan Nali Grasu Loti Mundar Kungal Pangroti

Frequently Asked Questions about Punan

Where is Punan located?
Punan village is situated in Nankhari Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punan?
The Gram Panchayat of Punan is Barog (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Punan?
The pincode of Punan is 172021, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punan is 441, with 221 males and 220 females.
How many households are there in Punan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punan village has a total of 91 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punan is 70.75%. The male literacy rate is 80.09%, while the female literacy rate is 61.36%.