Punacha
Punacha is a village located in Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Bantval (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Mangalore. As per 2009 stats, Punacha village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Punacha unique in its vibrant Bantval-Dakshina Kannada region. You’ll see Punacha’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 Punacha
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punacha is 617596. The village spans a total geographical area of 2785.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 574243. Puttur is nearest town to Punacha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
Google Map of Punacha
Population of Punacha
According to the 2011 Census, Punacha has a total population of about 7,978, with approximately 4,009 males and 3,969 females. The sex ratio is around 990 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 682 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 507 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2,253. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.76%, with male literacy at about 84.21% and female literacy near 75.26%. There are around 1,620 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punacha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,978 | 4,009 | 3,969 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 682 | 348 | 334 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 507 | 257 | 250 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,253 | 1,142 | 1,111 |
| Literate Population | 6,363 | 3,376 | 2,987 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,615 | 633 | 982 |
Connectivity of Punacha
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Punacha. As per the 2011 stats, Punacha 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 Punacha
Knowing the nearby villages of Punacha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Punacha.
Frequently Asked Questions about Punacha
- Where is Punacha located?
- Punacha village is situated in Bantval Taluka, within the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Punacha?
- Punacha serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Punacha?
- The pincode of Punacha is 574243, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Punacha as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punacha is 7,978, with 4,009 males and 3,969 females.
- How many households are there in Punacha as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Punacha village has a total of 1,620 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Punacha as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punacha is 79.76%. The male literacy rate is 84.21%, while the female literacy rate is 75.26%.