Punavat

Punavat is a village located in Shirala tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Shirala (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Punvat is the gram panchayat of Punavat village.

Here you can discover what makes Punavat unique in its vibrant Shirala-Sangli region. You’ll see Punavat’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 Punavat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punavat is 568261. The village spans a total geographical area of 403 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415408. Uran Islampur is nearest town to Punavat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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

Google Map of Punavat

Population of Punavat

According to the 2011 Census, Punavat has a total population of about 1,808, with approximately 899 males and 909 females. The sex ratio is around 1011 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 166 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 185 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.29%, with male literacy at about 79.09% and female literacy near 63.59%. There are around 414 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punavat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Punavat

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

Nearby Villages of Punavat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Punavat