Poonth - Kumher, Deeg

Poonth is a village situated in the Kumher tehsil of Deeg district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from Kumher and around 24 km from Bharatpur. Pahua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poonth village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poonth is 074625. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 321602 pincode. Kumher is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Poonth village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deeg-kumher Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bharatpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Poonth

According to the 2011 Census, Poonth village had a total population of 1,213 people, including 631 males and 582 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.17%, with male literacy at 90.47% and female literacy at 58.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Poonth

Poonth 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Poonth

Poonth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paprera, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumher to Poonth is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bharatpur to Poonth is about 24 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 Poonth

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

Health Facilities in Poonth

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

FAQs about Poonth