Punat

Punat is a village located in Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.6km away from sub-district headquarter Kushmundi (tehsildar office) and 85.4km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Kalikamora is the gram panchayat of Punat village.

Punat has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Punat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punat is 310477. The village spans a total geographical area of 92.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733121. Kaliagong is nearest town to Punat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

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Population of Punat

Below is a concise population overview of Punat as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 256 134 122
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 28 17 11
Scheduled Castes (SC) 246 127 119
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 138 83 55
Illiterate Population 118 51 67

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Punat village:

  • The total population of Punat village is around 256, including approximately 134 males and 122 females, with a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 28 children aged 0–6 years in Punat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Punat village has 246 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Punat village is about 53.91%, with male literacy at 61.94% and female literacy at 45.08%.
  • There are around 64 households in Punat village.

Connectivity of Punat

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Punat

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

Jagannathpur Manipukur Narayanpur Faraspur Deulbari Dhandail Shalkhair Bhajna Banihari Nambhail Milanhat

Frequently Asked Questions about Punat

Where is Punat located?
Punat village is situated in Kushmundi Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punat?
The Gram Panchayat of Punat is Kalikamora (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Punat?
The pincode of Punat is 733121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punat is 256, with 134 males and 122 females.
How many households are there in Punat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punat village has a total of 64 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punat is 53.91%. The male literacy rate is 61.94%, while the female literacy rate is 45.08%.