Punia
Punia is a village located in Goghat Ii subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.3km away from sub-district headquarter Goghat (tehsildar office) and 97.9km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Kumarganj is the gram panchayat of Punia village.
Punia has its own place in the vibrant Hugli 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 Punia
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punia is 324131. The village spans a total geographical area of 161.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712611. Arambagh is nearest town to Punia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.
Google Map of Punia
Population of Punia
Below is a concise population overview of Punia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 789 | 405 | 384 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 82 | 41 | 41 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 95 | 47 | 48 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 84 | 44 | 40 |
Literate Population | 505 | 289 | 216 |
Illiterate Population | 284 | 116 | 168 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Punia village:
- The total population of Punia village is around 789, including approximately 405 males and 384 females, with a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 82 children aged 0–6 years in Punia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Punia village has 95 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 84 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Punia village is about 64.01%, with male literacy at 71.36% and female literacy at 56.25%.
- There are around 173 households in Punia village.
Connectivity of Punia
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Punia. As per the 2011 stats, Punia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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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 Punia
Knowing the nearby villages of Punia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Punia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Punia
- Where is Punia located?
- Punia village is situated in Goghat Ii Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Punia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Punia is Kumarganj (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Punia?
- The pincode of Punia is 712611, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Punia as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punia is 789, with 405 males and 384 females.
- How many households are there in Punia as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Punia village has a total of 173 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Punia as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punia is 64.01%. The male literacy rate is 71.36%, while the female literacy rate is 56.25%.