Punasa Village Overview
Punasa is a village in Punasa tehsil of Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies about 55 km from Khandwa district headquarters. Punasa is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Punasa village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Punasa village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Punasa is 506007. The village covers a geographical area of 788.01 hectares. Mundi is the nearest town.
Location Map of Punasa
Population & Demographics of Punasa
This section provides population and demographic details of Punasa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,225 | 3,798 | 3,427 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,048 | 556 | 492 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,042 | 563 | 479 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,291 | 1,214 | 1,077 |
| Literate Population | 4,556 | 2,650 | 1,906 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,669 | 1,148 | 1,521 |
Key population details of Punasa village are given below:
- Punasa village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 7,225, including approximately 3,798 males and 3,427 females, with a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,042 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2,291 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Punasa village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.06%.
- There are around 1,451 households in Punasa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Punasa
Transport facilities help residents of Punasa village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Punasa
The following villages are located close to Punasa and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Punasa
- Where is Punasa located?
- Punasa village is located in Punasa Tehsil, Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Punasa?
- Punasa is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Punasa?
- Punasa has a total population of 7,225, including 3,798 males and 3,427 females.
- How many households are there in Punasa?
- There are 1,451 households in Punasa.
- What is the literacy rate in Punasa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Punasa is 63.06%. Male literacy is 69.77% and female literacy is 55.62%.