Punat - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Punat is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 85.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punat is 310477. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.87 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Punat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Punat

According to the 2011 Census, Punat village had a total population of 256 people, including 134 males and 122 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.53%, with male literacy at 70.94% and female literacy at 49.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Punat

Punat is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Punat

Punat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Punat is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Punat is about 85.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Punat village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Punat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Punat village are given below:

FAQs about Punat