Paunan
About Paunan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Paunan village is 325115. Paunan village is located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.7km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Polba is the gram panchayat of Paunan village.
The total geographical area of village is 551.11 hectares. Paunan has a total population of 5,003 peoples, out of which male population is 2,534 while female population is 2,469. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 974 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of paunan village is 64.62% out of which 72.42% males and 56.62% females are literate. There are about 1,194 houses in paunan village.
When it comes to administration, Paunan 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, Paunan village comes under Chunchura Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Chinsurah is nearest town to paunan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Paunan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,003 | 2,534 | 2,469 |
| Children (0-6) | 530 | 257 | 273 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,839 | 935 | 904 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 922 | 450 | 472 |
| Literate Population | 3,233 | 1,835 | 1,398 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,770 | 699 | 1,071 |
Connectivity of Paunan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paunan
Where is Paunan located?
Paunan village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Paunan?
The Gram Panchayat of Paunan is Polba (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Paunan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Paunan is 5,003, with 2,534 males and 2,469 females.
How many households are there in Paunan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Paunan village has a total of 1,194 households.
What is the literacy rate in Paunan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Paunan is 64.62%. The male literacy rate is 72.42%, while the female literacy rate is 56.62%.