Putunga

Putunga is a village located in Anandpur subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Manoharpur (tehsildar office) and 112km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Harta is the gram panchayat of Putunga village.

Here you can discover what makes Putunga unique in its vibrant Anandpur-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Putunga’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 Putunga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Putunga is 377682. The village spans a total geographical area of 386 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833104. Anandpur is nearest town to Putunga village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Putunga 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 Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Putunga

Population of Putunga

According to the 2011 Census, Putunga has a total population of about 244, with approximately 122 males and 122 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 242. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.69%, with male literacy at about 70.49% and female literacy near 36.89%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Putunga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Putunga

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

Nearby Villages of Putunga

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

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