Punacha
About Punacha
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Punacha village is 617596. Punacha village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 2785.38 hectares. Punacha has a total population of 7,978 peoples, out of which male population is 4,009 while female population is 3,969. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 990 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of punacha village is 79.76% out of which 84.21% males and 75.26% females are literate. There are about 1,620 houses in punacha village. Pincode of punacha village locality is 574243.
Puttur is nearest town to punacha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
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Population of Punacha
The population details of Punacha cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,978 | 4,009 | 3,969 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 682 | 348 | 334 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 507 | 257 | 250 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 2,253 | 1,142 | 1,111 |
| Literate Population | 6,363 | 3,376 | 2,987 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,615 | 633 | 982 |
Connectivity of Punacha
| 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
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%.