Punja - Takha, Etawah

Punja is a village situated in the Takha tehsil of Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from Bharthana and around 24 km from Etawah. Punja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punja is 147716. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.71 hectares and falls under the 206123 pincode. Etawah is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Punja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaswantnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mainpuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Punja

According to the 2011 Census, Punja village had a total population of 1,365 people, including 713 males and 652 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.41%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 67.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Punja

Punja 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 Punja

Punja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bharthana, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Etawah to Punja is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Etawah to Punja 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 Punja

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

Health Facilities in Punja

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

FAQs about Punja