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.

Here you can discover what makes Punsita unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Punsita’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 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.

Google Map of Punsita

Population of Punsita

According to the 2011 Census, Punsita has a total population of about 894, with approximately 445 males and 449 females. The sex ratio is around 1008 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 109 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 243 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 87. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.01%, with male literacy at about 76.18% and female literacy near 59.91%. There are around 222 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punsita's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Punsita