Punaje
About Punaje
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Punaje village is 607893. Punaje village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 1495.64 hectares. Punaje has a total population of 1,180 peoples, out of which male population is 598 while female population is 582. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 973 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of punaje village is 64.75% out of which 70.74% males and 58.59% females are literate. There are about 245 houses in punaje village. Pincode of punaje village locality is 577418.
When it comes to administration, Punaje village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Punaje village comes under Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency. Hosanagara is nearest town to punaje village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.
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Population of Punaje
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,180 | 598 | 582 |
| Literate Population | 764 | 423 | 341 |
| Illiterate Population | 416 | 175 | 241 |
Connectivity of Punaje
| 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 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punaje
Where is Punaje located?
Punaje village is situated in Hosanagara Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punaje?
The Gram Panchayat of Punaje is Maruthipura (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Punaje?
The pincode of Punaje is 577418, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punaje as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punaje is 1,180, with 598 males and 582 females.
How many households are there in Punaje as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punaje village has a total of 245 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punaje as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punaje is 64.75%. The male literacy rate is 70.74%, while the female literacy rate is 58.59%.