Paunti
About Paunti
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Paunti village is 040374. Paunti village is located in Rajgarhi tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Barkot (tehsildar office) and 89km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Pounti is the gram panchayat of Paunti village.
The total geographical area of village is 430.24 hectares. Paunti has a total population of 1,782 peoples, out of which male population is 900 while female population is 882. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of paunti village is 69.25% out of which 80.33% males and 57.94% females are literate. There are about 373 houses in paunti village. Pincode of paunti village locality is 249141.
When it comes to administration, Paunti 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, Paunti village comes under Purola Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Barkot is nearest town to paunti village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.
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Population of Paunti
The population details of Paunti 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 | 1,782 | 900 | 882 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 266 | 137 | 129 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 973 | 483 | 490 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 1,234 | 723 | 511 |
| Illiterate Population | 548 | 177 | 371 |
Connectivity of Paunti
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paunti
Where is Paunti located?
Paunti village is situated in Rajgarhi Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Paunti?
The Gram Panchayat of Paunti is Pounti (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Paunti?
The pincode of Paunti is 249141, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Paunti as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Paunti is 1,782, with 900 males and 882 females.
How many households are there in Paunti as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Paunti village has a total of 373 households.
What is the literacy rate in Paunti as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Paunti is 69.25%. The male literacy rate is 80.33%, while the female literacy rate is 57.94%.