Punjave

Punjave is a village located in Dahanu tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Dahanu (tehsildar office) and 183km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Saswand Talothe Gr is the gram panchayat of Punjave village.

Punjave has its own place in the vibrant Thane region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Punjave

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punjave is 551650. The village spans a total geographical area of 130.85 hectares. Dahanu is nearest town to Punjave village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

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

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Population of Punjave

Below is a concise population overview of Punjave as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 467 232 235
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 76 37 39
Scheduled Castes (SC) 6 2 4
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 458 227 231
Literate Population 185 108 77
Illiterate Population 282 124 158

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Punjave village:

  • The total population of Punjave village is around 467, including approximately 232 males and 235 females, with a sex ratio of 1012 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 76 children aged 0–6 years in Punjave village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Punjave village has 6 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 458 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Punjave village is about 39.61%, with male literacy at 46.55% and female literacy at 32.77%.
  • There are around 83 households in Punjave village.

Connectivity of Punjave

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Punjave

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Punjave

Where is Punjave located?
Punjave village is situated in Dahanu Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punjave?
The Gram Panchayat of Punjave is Saswand Talothe Gr (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Punjave as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punjave is 467, with 232 males and 235 females.
How many households are there in Punjave as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punjave village has a total of 83 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punjave as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punjave is 39.61%. The male literacy rate is 46.55%, while the female literacy rate is 32.77%.