Paunan
About Paunan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Paunan village is 325471. Paunan village is located in Singur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.8km away from sub-district headquarter Singur. Chinsura is the district headquarter of Paunan village. As per 2009 stats, Anandanagar is the gram panchayat of Paunan village.
The total geographical area of village is 85.88 hectares. Paunan has a total population of 1,970 peoples, out of which male population is 967 while female population is 1,003. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1037 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of paunan village is 80.00% out of which 84.69% males and 75.47% females are literate. There are about 491 houses in paunan village. Pincode of paunan village locality is 712409.
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 Singur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Chandan Nagar 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 | 1,970 | 967 | 1,003 |
| Children (0-6) | 157 | 72 | 85 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 85 | 41 | 44 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 1,576 | 819 | 757 |
| Illiterate Population | 394 | 148 | 246 |
Connectivity of Paunan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 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 Singur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Paunan?
The Gram Panchayat of Paunan is Anandanagar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Paunan?
The pincode of Paunan is 712409, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Paunan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Paunan is 1,970, with 967 males and 1,003 females.
How many households are there in Paunan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Paunan village has a total of 491 households.
What is the literacy rate in Paunan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Paunan is 80.00%. The male literacy rate is 84.69%, while the female literacy rate is 75.47%.