Punipada

Punipada is a village located in Sonua subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Sonua (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Govindpur is the gram panchayat of Punipada village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punipada is 376861. The village spans a total geographical area of 198 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833102. Sonua is nearest town to Punipada village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Punipada 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 Punipada

Population of Punipada

According to the 2011 Census, Punipada has a total population of about 1,575, with approximately 785 males and 790 females. The sex ratio is around 1006 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 262 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 504. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.76%, with male literacy at about 60.64% and female literacy near 36.96%. There are around 348 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punipada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Punipada

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

Nearby Villages of Punipada

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Punipada