Punal
About Punal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Punal village is 567206. Punal village is located in Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Panhala (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Punal village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 426.32 hectares. Punal has a total population of 3,016 peoples, out of which male population is 1,575 while female population is 1,441. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 914 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of punal village is 69.26% out of which 78.29% males and 59.40% females are literate. There are about 643 houses in punal village.
When it comes to administration, Punal 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, Punal village comes under Karvir Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency. Kolhapur is nearest town to punal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
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Population of Punal
The population details of Punal 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 | 3,016 | 1,575 | 1,441 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 314 | 166 | 148 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 359 | 191 | 168 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,089 | 1,233 | 856 |
| Illiterate Population | 927 | 342 | 585 |
Connectivity of Punal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punal
Where is Punal located?
Punal village is situated in Panhala Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punal?
Punal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Punal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punal is 3,016, with 1,575 males and 1,441 females.
How many households are there in Punal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punal village has a total of 643 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punal is 69.26%. The male literacy rate is 78.29%, while the female literacy rate is 59.40%.