Punia

Punia is a village located in Khargram subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Nagar are the district & sub-district headquarters of Punia village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Parulia is the gram panchayat of Punia village.

Punia has its own place in the vibrant Murshidabad 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 315133. The village spans a total geographical area of 407.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742157. Kandi is nearest town to Punia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

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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.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,644 824 820
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 229 114 115
Scheduled Castes (SC) 996 503 493
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 999 552 447
Illiterate Population 645 272 373

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

  • The total population of Punia village is around 1,644, including approximately 824 males and 820 females, with a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 229 children aged 0–6 years in Punia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Punia village has 996 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Punia village is about 60.77%, with male literacy at 66.99% and female literacy at 54.51%.
  • There are around 400 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)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
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.

Uttar Gopinathpur Giridharipur Parulia Jethya Isanpur Kesiadanga Mahammadpur Hazrabati Bhatgram Gopalpur Sibpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Punia

Where is Punia located?
Punia village is situated in Khargram Subdivision, within the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punia?
The Gram Panchayat of Punia is Parulia (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 742157, 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 1,644, with 824 males and 820 females.
How many households are there in Punia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punia village has a total of 400 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punia is 60.77%. The male literacy rate is 66.99%, while the female literacy rate is 54.51%.