Punda
About Punda
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Punda village is 529818. Punda village is located in Akot tehsil of Akola district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Akot (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Akola. As per 2009 stats, Punda village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1472.04 hectares. Punda has a total population of 2,249 peoples, out of which male population is 1,142 while female population is 1,107. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 969 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of punda village is 80.66% out of which 84.41% males and 76.78% females are literate. There are about 529 houses in punda village.
When it comes to administration, Punda 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, Punda village comes under Akola East Vidhan Sabha constituency & Akola Lok Sabha constituency. Akot is nearest town to punda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.
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Population of Punda
The population details of Punda cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,249 | 1,142 | 1,107 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 224 | 121 | 103 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 255 | 128 | 127 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 128 | 67 | 61 |
| Literate Population | 1,814 | 964 | 850 |
| Illiterate Population | 435 | 178 | 257 |
Connectivity of Punda
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punda
Where is Punda located?
Punda village is situated in Akot Tehsil, within the Akola district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punda?
Punda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Punda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punda is 2,249, with 1,142 males and 1,107 females.
How many households are there in Punda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punda village has a total of 529 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punda is 80.66%. The male literacy rate is 84.41%, while the female literacy rate is 76.78%.