Punsita

Punsita is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4.5km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Babarda is the gram panchayat of Punsita village.

Punsita has its own place in the vibrant Baleshwar 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 Punsita

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punsita is 392463. The village spans a total geographical area of 89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756029. Baleshwar is nearest town to Punsita village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Punsita 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 Basta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore 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 Punsita

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

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

• The total population of Punsita village is around 894, including approximately 445 males and 449 females, with a sex ratio of 1008 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 109 children aged 0–6 years in Punsita village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Punsita village has 243 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 87 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Punsita village is about 68.01%, with male literacy at 76.18% and female literacy at 59.91%.
• There are around 222 households in Punsita village.

Connectivity of Punsita

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

Nearby Villages of Punsita

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

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