Punjapura - Udaynagar, Dewas

Punjapura is a village situated in the Udaynagar tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Bagli and around 70 km from Dewas. Punjapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punjapura is 474005. The village covers a total geographical area of 698.39 hectares and falls under the 455227 pincode. Bagli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Punjapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Punjapura

As per Census 2011, Punjapura village has a total population of 4,875 people, consisting of 2,469 males and 2,406 females. The village has 1,013 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 695 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,821 literate and 2,054 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,398 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Punjapura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Punjapura

Punjapura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Punjapura

Punjapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mukhtiar Balwar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagli to Punjapura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Punjapura is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punjapura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Punjapura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Punjapura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Punjapura village are given below:

FAQs about Punjapura