Punj - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur
Punj is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Punj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Punj is 031816. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.42 hectares and falls under the 144528 pincode. Mahilpur is the nearest town.
Punj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chabbewal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Punj
According to the 2011 Census, Punj village had a total population of 177 people, including 87 males and 90 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.35%, with male literacy at 67.95% and female literacy at 68.75%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 177 | 87 | 90 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 108 | 53 | 55 |
| Illiterate Population | 69 | 34 | 35 |
Nearby Villages of Punj
Punj is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Punj
Punj is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Punj is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Punj
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Punj village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Punj
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Punj village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Punj
Where is Punj located?
Punj village is located in Garhshankar Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punj?
Punj is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Punj?
The pincode of Punj is 144528.
What is the population of Punj?
Punj had a total population of 177, including 87 males and 90 females.
How many households are there in Punj?
Punj had 41 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punj?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Punj was 68.35%. Male literacy was 67.95% and female literacy was 68.75%.