Punglapur

Punglapur is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.7km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 32.4km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Laxmi Narayanpur is the gram panchayat of Punglapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Punglapur unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Punglapur’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 Punglapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punglapur is 318134. The village spans a total geographical area of 146.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731240. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Punglapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Punglapur 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 Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Punglapur

Population of Punglapur

According to the 2011 Census, Punglapur has a total population of about 233, with approximately 111 males and 122 females. The sex ratio is around 1099 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 19 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 217 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 75.11%, with male literacy at about 82.88% and female literacy near 68.03%. There are around 50 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punglapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Punglapur

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

Nearby Villages of Punglapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Punglapur