Punji
About Punji
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Punji village is 485920. Punji village is located in Ghoda Dongri tehsil of Betul district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 56km away from district headquarter Ghoda Dongri. Ghoda Dongri is the sub-district headquarter of Punji village. As per 2009 stats, Chopana is the gram panchayat of Punji village.
The total geographical area of village is 695.63 hectares. Punji has a total population of 1,064 peoples, out of which male population is 555 while female population is 509. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 917 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of punji village is 61.94% out of which 69.73% males and 53.44% females are literate. There are about 236 houses in punji village.
When it comes to administration, Punji 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, Punji village comes under Ghoradongri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Betul Lok Sabha constituency. Sarni is nearest town to punji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
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Population of Punji
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,064 | 555 | 509 |
| Literate Population | 659 | 387 | 272 |
| Illiterate Population | 405 | 168 | 237 |
Connectivity of Punji
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punji
Where is Punji located?
Punji village is situated in Ghoda Dongri Tehsil, within the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punji?
The Gram Panchayat of Punji is Chopana (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Punji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punji is 1,064, with 555 males and 509 females.
How many households are there in Punji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punji village has a total of 236 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punji as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punji is 61.94%. The male literacy rate is 69.73%, while the female literacy rate is 53.44%.