Pungaon
About Pungaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Pungaon village is 527882. Pungaon village is located in Pachora tehsil of Jalgaon district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Pachora (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Jalgaon. As per 2009 stats, Pungaon village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 654 hectares. Pungaon has a total population of 2,940 peoples, out of which male population is 1,544 while female population is 1,396. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 904 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of pungaon village is 69.73% out of which 75.52% males and 63.32% females are literate. There are about 656 houses in pungaon village.
When it comes to administration, Pungaon 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, Pungaon village comes under Pachora Vidhan Sabha constituency & pachora Lok Sabha constituency. Pachora is nearest town to pungaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.
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Population of Pungaon
The population details of Pungaon 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 | 2,940 | 1,544 | 1,396 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 383 | 210 | 173 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 459 | 247 | 212 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 553 | 278 | 275 |
| Literate Population | 2,050 | 1,166 | 884 |
| Illiterate Population | 890 | 378 | 512 |
Connectivity of Pungaon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pungaon
Where is Pungaon located?
Pungaon village is situated in Pachora Tehsil, within the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pungaon?
Pungaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Pungaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Pungaon is 2,940, with 1,544 males and 1,396 females.
How many households are there in Pungaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Pungaon village has a total of 656 households.
What is the literacy rate in Pungaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pungaon is 69.73%. The male literacy rate is 75.52%, while the female literacy rate is 63.32%.