Puhana
About Puhana
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Puhana village is 056405. Puhana village is located in Roorkee tehsil of Hardwar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Roorkee (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Hardwar. As per 2009 stats, Puhana village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 250.12 hectares. Puhana has a total population of 3,669 peoples, out of which male population is 1,909 while female population is 1,760. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 921 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of puhana village is 37.48% out of which 45.10% males and 29.20% females are literate. There are about 556 houses in puhana village. Pincode of puhana village locality is 247667.
When it comes to administration, Puhana village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Puhana village comes under Bhagwanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hardwar Lok Sabha constituency. Roorkee is nearest town to puhana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
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Population of Puhana
The population details of Puhana cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,669 | 1,909 | 1,760 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 909 | 460 | 449 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,375 | 861 | 514 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,294 | 1,048 | 1,246 |
Connectivity of Puhana
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Puhana
Where is Puhana located?
Puhana village is situated in Roorkee Tehsil, within the Hardwar district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puhana?
Puhana serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Puhana?
The pincode of Puhana is 247667, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Puhana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puhana is 3,669, with 1,909 males and 1,760 females.
How many households are there in Puhana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Puhana village has a total of 556 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puhana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puhana is 37.48%. The male literacy rate is 45.10%, while the female literacy rate is 29.20%.