Punadu

Punadu is a village located in Jakhnidhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Jakhnidhar (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Punanu is the gram panchayat of Punadu village.

Here you can discover what makes Punadu unique in its vibrant Jakhnidhar-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Punadu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Punadu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punadu is 043706. The village spans a total geographical area of 61.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249121. Tehri is nearest town to Punadu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 80km away.

When it comes to local governance, Punadu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Punadu

Population of Punadu

According to the 2011 Census, Punadu has a total population of about 194, with approximately 97 males and 97 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 20 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 76 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.49%, with male literacy at about 74.23% and female literacy near 58.76%. There are around 45 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punadu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Punadu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Punadu. As per the 2011 stats, Punadu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Punadu

Knowing the nearby villages of Punadu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Punadu.

Frequently Asked Questions about Punadu