Punaje

Punaje is a village located in Hosanagara taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Hosanagara (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Maruthipura is the gram panchayat of Punaje village.

Here you can discover what makes Punaje unique in its vibrant Hosanagara-Shimoga region. You’ll see Punaje’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 Punaje

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punaje is 607893. The village spans a total geographical area of 1495.64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577418. Hosanagara is nearest town to Punaje village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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

Google Map of Punaje

Population of Punaje

According to the 2011 Census, Punaje has a total population of about 1,180, with approximately 598 males and 582 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 100 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 153 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.75%, with male literacy at about 70.74% and female literacy near 58.59%. There are around 245 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punaje's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Punaje

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

Nearby Villages of Punaje

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

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