Punsisar - Taranagar, Churu

Punsisar is a village situated in the Taranagar tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taranagar and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Somsisar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punsisar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punsisar is 069940. The village covers a total geographical area of 3698.67 hectares and falls under the 331302 pincode. Taranagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Punsisar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Punsisar

According to the 2011 Census, Punsisar village had a total population of 4,283 people, including 2,246 males and 2,037 females, living in 741 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.09%, with male literacy at 81.77% and female literacy at 53.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 789.

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 Population4,2832,2462,037
Child Population (0–6 yrs)692370322
Scheduled Castes (SC)789431358
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,4451,534911
Illiterate Population1,8387121,126

Nearby Villages of Punsisar

Punsisar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JojasarNorth-West4.51 km
AmrasarSouth5.62 km
Udasar BaraNorth-West5.69 km
TidiyasarNorth-East5.76 km
SomsisarSouth-East5.77 km
Dhani ManaEast6.01 km
SahjasarSouth-West6.17 km
BalasarNorth6.27 km
Rekh BerasarWest6.40 km
Rekh MaliyaNorth6.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Punsisar

Punsisar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nohar, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taranagar to Punsisar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Punsisar is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punsisar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Punsisar village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Punsisar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Punsisar village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Punsisar

Where is Punsisar located?

Punsisar village is located in Taranagar Tehsil, Churu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Punsisar?

The Gram Panchayat of Punsisar is Somsisar.

What is the pincode of Punsisar?

The pincode of Punsisar is 331302.

What is the population of Punsisar?

Punsisar had a total population of 4,283, including 2,246 males and 2,037 females.

How many households are there in Punsisar?

Punsisar had 741 households.

What is the literacy rate in Punsisar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Punsisar was 68.09%. Male literacy was 81.77% and female literacy was 53.12%.