Punapar - Sagri, Azamgarh

Punapar is a village situated in the Sagri tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagri and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Punapar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punapar is 193151. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.4 hectares and falls under the 276139 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Punapar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sagri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Azamgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Punapar

According to the 2011 Census, Punapar village had a total population of 1,806 people, including 931 males and 875 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.51%, with male literacy at 76.19% and female literacy at 60.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 692, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Punapar

Punapar 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 Punapar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Punapar. The nearest railway station is Sathiaon, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Punapar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Punapar 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 Punapar

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

Health Facilities in Punapar

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

FAQs about Punapar