Punga
About Punga
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Punga village is 037241. Punga village is located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Punga village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 118 hectares. Punga has a total population of 870 peoples, out of which male population is 429 while female population is 441. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1027 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of punga village is 32.07% out of which 39.39% males and 24.94% females are literate. There are about 166 houses in punga village. Pincode of punga village locality is 143103.
When it comes to administration, Punga 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, Punga village comes under Ajnala Vidhan Sabha constituency & Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency. Ajnala is nearest town to punga village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Punga
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 870 | 429 | 441 |
| Children (0-6) | 159 | 78 | 81 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 605 | 291 | 314 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 279 | 169 | 110 |
| Illiterate Population | 591 | 260 | 331 |
Connectivity of Punga
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punga
Where is Punga located?
Punga village is situated in Ajnala Tehsil, within the Amritsar district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punga?
Punga serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Punga?
The pincode of Punga is 143103, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punga is 870, with 429 males and 441 females.
How many households are there in Punga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punga village has a total of 166 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punga as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punga is 32.07%. The male literacy rate is 39.39%, while the female literacy rate is 24.94%.