Puntamba

Puntamba is a village located in Rahta tehsil of Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Rahta (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Ahmadnagar. As per 2009 stats, Puntamba village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Puntamba unique in its vibrant Rahta-Ahmadnagar region. You’ll see Puntamba’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 Puntamba

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Puntamba is 557595. The village spans a total geographical area of 3091 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413707. Rahta Pimplas is nearest town to Puntamba village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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

Google Map of Puntamba

Population of Puntamba

According to the 2011 Census, Puntamba has a total population of about 13,098, with approximately 6,670 males and 6,428 females. The sex ratio is around 963 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,688 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,333 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,082. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.84%, with male literacy at about 76.88% and female literacy near 64.58%. There are around 2,724 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Puntamba's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Puntamba

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

Nearby Villages of Puntamba

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Puntamba