Punj

Punj is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Punj village is also a gram panchayat.

Punj has its own place in the vibrant Hoshiarpur 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 Punj

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punj is 031816. The village spans a total geographical area of 53.42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 146102. Mahilpur is nearest town to Punj village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Punj

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 177 87 90
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 19 9 10
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 108 53 55
Illiterate Population 69 34 35

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

  • The total population of Punj village is around 177, including approximately 87 males and 90 females, with a sex ratio of 1034 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 19 children aged 0–6 years in Punj village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Punj village is about 61.02%, with male literacy at 60.92% and female literacy at 61.11%.
  • There are around 41 households in Punj village.

Connectivity of Punj

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

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

Nearby Villages of Punj

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

Rasulpur Jangliana Untwal Baleam Makhangarh Saidpur Marula Taulian Nauneetpur Subhanpur Kammowal

Frequently Asked Questions about Punj

Where is Punj located?
Punj village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punj?
Punj serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Punj?
The pincode of Punj is 146102, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punj as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punj is 177, with 87 males and 90 females.
How many households are there in Punj as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punj village has a total of 41 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punj as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punj is 61.02%. The male literacy rate is 60.92%, while the female literacy rate is 61.11%.