Puncha Subdivision - Purulia, West Bengal
Puncha is an administrative subdivision in the Purulia district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Puncha is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 328 km², including 328.22 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 976 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puncha Subdivision
Puncha Subdivision has a total of 109 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agaya | Rural | Bagda |
| 2 | Amjora | Rural | Lakhra |
| 3 | Amtakanali | Rural | Puncha |
| 4 | Anandabazar | Rural | Chandra |
| 5 | Arali | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 6 | Arkusadanga | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 7 | Babuijor | Rural | Pirrah |
| 8 | Badra | Rural | Lakhra |
| 9 | Bagda | Rural | Bagda |
| 10 | Bahadurpur | Rural | Puncha |
| 11 | Balakdi | Rural | Kenda |
| 12 | Bankanali | Rural | Bagda |
| 13 | Bansa | Rural | Jambad |
| 14 | Baradahi Alias Dhadkidi | Rural | Napara |
| 15 | Baraghutu | Rural | Bagda |
| 16 | Beranakhi | Rural | Panipathar |
| 17 | Bhagaband | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 18 | Bharatdi | Rural | Pirrah |
| 19 | Bhatadi | Rural | Bagda |
| 20 | Bhatamdi | Rural | Panipathar |
| 21 | Bhutam | Rural | Napara |
| 22 | Birdang | Rural | Lakhra |
| 23 | Bishpuria | Rural | Lakhra |
| 24 | Butgora | Rural | Lakhra |
| 25 | Chak Altagora | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 26 | Chakia | Rural | Lakhra |
| 27 | Chaklalpur | Rural | Puncha |
| 28 | Chandanpur | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 29 | Chandatiri | Rural | Kenda |
| 30 | Chandra | Rural | Chandra |
| 31 | Chhatalalpur | Rural | Napara |
| 32 | Chhirudi | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 33 | Damodarpur | Rural | Napara |
| 34 | Darodi | Rural | Panipathar |
| 35 | Debgram | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 36 | Delang | Rural | Napara |
| 37 | Deorang | Rural | Chandra |
| 38 | Deuli | Rural | Lakhra |
| 39 | Dhabani | Rural | Chandra |
| 40 | Dhadki | Rural | Puncha |
| 41 | Dhangakend | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 42 | Dharampur | Rural | Jambad |
| 43 | Fatepur | Rural | Puncha |
| 44 | Gadasal Alias Lalpahari | Rural | Bagda |
| 45 | Gagda | Rural | Napara |
| 46 | Gangadi | Rural | Napara |
| 47 | Gargatbahal | Rural | Panipathar |
| 48 | Gholkund | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 49 | Goaladi Alias Mishradeuli | Rural | Lakhra |
| 50 | Gopalpur | Rural | Bagda |
| 51 | Gopinathpur | Rural | Jambad |
| 52 | Haridi | Rural | Lakhra |
| 53 | Hariharpur | Rural | Kenda |
| 54 | Jambad | Rural | Jambad |
| 55 | Joykalla | Rural | Lakhra |
| 56 | Kaira | Rural | Napara |
| 57 | Kalapathar Alias Runujhunu | Rural | Lakhra |
| 58 | Kalipur | Rural | Panipathar |
| 59 | Kanara | Rural | Bagda |
| 60 | Kanchannagar | Rural | Bagda |
| 61 | Katrahi | Rural | Panipathar |
| 62 | Kenda | Rural | Kenda |
| 63 | Kendadi | Rural | Puncha |
| 64 | Kendbani | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 65 | Konapara | Rural | Kenda |
| 66 | Kuchung | Rural | Panipathar |
| 67 | Kundhurka | Rural | Bagda |
| 68 | Kuruktopa | Rural | Pirrah |
| 69 | Laharia | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 70 | Lakhra | Rural | Lakhra |
| 71 | Lapara | Rural | Napara |
| 72 | Laulara | Rural | Puncha |
| 73 | Layamara | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 74 | Maheshpur | Rural | Jambad |
| 75 | Mahuladanga | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 76 | Makarka | Rural | Panipathar |
| 77 | Matha | Rural | Pirrah |
| 78 | Narendrapur | Rural | Bagda |
| 79 | Negurya | Rural | Panipathar |
| 80 | Niasa | Rural | Bagda |
| 81 | Noagarh | Rural | Chandra |
| 82 | Pakbirra | Rural | Lakhra |
| 83 | Palma | Rural | Panipathar |
| 84 | Panipathar | Rural | Panipathar |
| 85 | Panruda | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 86 | Panrui | Rural | Puncha |
| 87 | Parbad | Rural | Lakhra |
| 88 | Patkua | Rural | Lakhra |
| 89 | Payaka | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 90 | Penchara | Rural | Panipathar |
| 91 | Pirra | Rural | Pirrah |
| 92 | Poradi | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 93 | Pratappur | Rural | Panipathar |
| 94 | Puncha | Rural | Puncha |
| 95 | Punura | Rural | Panipathar |
| 96 | Raghunathpur | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 97 | Raghunathpur | Rural | Lakhra |
| 98 | Rajakhanda | Rural | Chandra |
| 99 | Ramaidi | Rural | Napara |
| 100 | Ramkundi | Rural | Bagda |
| 101 | Rolabad | Rural | Panipathar |
| 102 | Samakata | Rural | Bagda |
| 103 | Saragarya | Rural | Bagda |
| 104 | Sargara | Rural | Puncha |
| 105 | Saurang | Rural | Kenda |
| 106 | Shyamdi | Rural | Kenda |
| 107 | Shyampur | Rural | Bagda |
| 108 | Simakanali | Rural | Chirudihi |
| 109 | Tatari | Rural | Puncha |
Population of Puncha Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Puncha Subdivision has a total population of 1,23,855 people, consisting of 62,676 males and 61,179 females. There are 25,262 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 377 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,23,855 | 1,23,855 | 0 |
| Male Population | 62,676 | 62,676 | 0 |
| Female Population | 61,179 | 61,179 | 0 |
| Total Households | 25,262 | 25,262 | 0 |
| Population Density | 377 / km² | 377 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 73,486 literate people and 16,012 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,006 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 30,641 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,012 | 16,012 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 73,486 | 73,486 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 50,369 | 50,369 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,006 | 18,006 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 30,641 | 30,641 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.