Puara
About Puara
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Puara village is 331236. Puara village is located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.9km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 19.4km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Puara village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 658.43 hectares. Puara has a total population of 3,900 peoples, out of which male population is 2,008 while female population is 1,892. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of puara village is 55.51% out of which 65.24% males and 45.19% females are literate. There are about 676 houses in puara village. Pincode of puara village locality is 723153.
When it comes to administration, Puara 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, Puara village comes under Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. Purulia is nearest town to puara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.
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Population of Puara
The population details of Puara cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,900 | 2,008 | 1,892 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 601 | 321 | 280 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1,082 | 570 | 512 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 441 | 226 | 215 |
| Literate Population | 2,165 | 1,310 | 855 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,735 | 698 | 1,037 |
Connectivity of Puara
| 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 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Puara
Where is Puara located?
Puara village is situated in Arsha Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puara?
Puara serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Puara?
The pincode of Puara is 723153, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Puara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puara is 3,900, with 2,008 males and 1,892 females.
How many households are there in Puara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Puara village has a total of 676 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puara is 55.51%. The male literacy rate is 65.24%, while the female literacy rate is 45.19%.