Punchadi

Punchadi is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.4km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 21.5km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Jabarrah is the gram panchayat of Punchadi village.

Here you can discover what makes Punchadi unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Punchadi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Punchadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punchadi is 330836. The village spans a total geographical area of 221.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Punchadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Punchadi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Punchadi

Population of Punchadi

According to the 2011 Census, Punchadi has a total population of about 1,163, with approximately 601 males and 562 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 387 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.54%, with male literacy at about 75.71% and female literacy near 50.53%. There are around 225 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punchadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Punchadi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Punchadi. As per the 2011 stats, Punchadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Punchadi

Knowing the nearby villages of Punchadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Punchadi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Punchadi