Punachpady
Punachpady is a village located in Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Puttur (tehsildar office) and 77km away from district headquarter Mangalore. As per 2009 stats, Savanuru is the gram panchayat of Punachpady village.
Here you can discover what makes Punachpady unique in its vibrant Puttur-Dakshina Kannada region. You’ll see Punachpady’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 Punachpady
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punachpady is 617721. The village spans a total geographical area of 801.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 574202. Puttur is nearest town to Punachpady village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
Google Map of Punachpady
Population of Punachpady
According to the 2011 Census, Punachpady has a total population of about 1,510, with approximately 760 males and 750 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 117 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 489 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 145. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.09%, with male literacy at about 80.00% and female literacy near 74.13%. There are around 332 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punachpady's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,510 | 760 | 750 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 117 | 71 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 489 | 249 | 240 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 145 | 74 | 71 |
| Literate Population | 1,164 | 608 | 556 |
| Illiterate Population | 346 | 152 | 194 |
Connectivity of Punachpady
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Punachpady. As per the 2011 stats, Punachpady had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Punachpady
Knowing the nearby villages of Punachpady helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Punachpady.
Frequently Asked Questions about Punachpady
- Where is Punachpady located?
- Punachpady village is situated in Puttur Taluka, within the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Punachpady?
- The Gram Panchayat of Punachpady is Savanuru (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Punachpady?
- The pincode of Punachpady is 574202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Punachpady as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punachpady is 1,510, with 760 males and 750 females.
- How many households are there in Punachpady as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Punachpady village has a total of 332 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Punachpady as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punachpady is 77.09%. The male literacy rate is 80.00%, while the female literacy rate is 74.13%.