Puncha
Puncha is a Town and Subdivision in Puruliya District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Puncha Block (CD) is 02388. Total area of puncha subdivision is 328 km². Puncha subdivision has a population of 1,23,855 peoples. Puncha subdivision has a population density of 377.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,262 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 59.33% population of puncha subdivision is literate, out of which 70.63% males and 47.76% females are literate.
List of Villages in Puncha Subdivision
Puncha Subdivision has a total of 108 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Puncha Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agaya | Bagda | Puruliya (45 km) |
| 2 | Amjora | Lakhra | Puruliya (55 km) |
| 3 | Amtakanali | Puncha | Purulia (52 km) |
| 4 | Anandabazar | Chandra | Puruliya (30 km) |
| 5 | Arali | Chirudihi | Puruliya (66 km) |
| 6 | Arkusadanga | Chirudihi | Puncha |
| 7 | Babuijor | Pirrah | Puruliya (35 km) |
| 8 | Badra | Lakhra | Puruliya (56 km) |
| 9 | Bagda | Bagda | Puruliya (45 km) |
| 10 | Bahadurpur | Puncha | Purulia (55 km) |
| 11 | Balakdi | Kenda | Puruliya (28 km) |
| 12 | Bankanali | Bagda | Puncha |
| 13 | Bansa | Jambad | Puruliya (40 km) |
| 14 | Baradahi Alias Dhadkidi | Barabazar | Purulia (47 km) |
| 15 | Baraghutu | Bagda | Puruliya (50 km) |
| 16 | Beranakhi | Panipathar | Puncha |
| 17 | Bhagaband | Chirudihi | Puruliya (62 km) |
| 18 | Bharatdi | Pirrah | Puruliya (26 km) |
| 19 | Bhatadi | Bagda | Puncha |
| 20 | Bhatamdi | Panipathar | Puncha |
| 21 | Bhutam | Napara | Purulia (45 km) |
| 22 | Birdang | Lakhra | Puruliya (58 km) |
| 23 | Bishpuria | Lakhra | Puruliya (55 km) |
| 24 | Butgora | Lakhra | Purulia (54 km) |
| 25 | Chak Altagora | Chirudihi | Puruliya (64 km) |
| 26 | Chakia | Lakhra | Puruliya (55 km) |
| 27 | Chaklalpur | Puncha | Purulia (55 km) |
| 28 | Chandanpur | Chirudihi | Puruliya (60 km) |
| 29 | Chandatiri | Kenda | Puruliya (30 km) |
| 30 | Chandra | Chandra | Puruliya (30 km) |
| 31 | Chhatalalpur | Napara | Purulia (43 km) |
| 32 | Chhirudi | Chirudihi | Puruliya (60 km) |
| 33 | Damodarpur | Napara | Purulia (42 km) |
| 34 | Darodi | Panipathar | Puruliya (23 km) |
| 35 | Debgram | Chirudihi | Puruliya (66 km) |
| 36 | Delang | Napara | Purulia (48 km) |
| 37 | Deorang | Chandra | Puruliya (30 km) |
| 38 | Deuli | Lakhra | Puruliya (57 km) |
| 39 | Dhabani | Chandra | Puruliya (25 km) |
| 40 | Dhadki | Puncha | Puruliya (52 km) |
| 41 | Dhangakend | Chirudihi | Puruliya (66 km) |
| 42 | Dharampur | Jambad | Puruliya (35 km) |
| 43 | Fatepur | Puncha | Puncha |
| 44 | Gadasal Alias Lalpahari | Bagda | Puruliya (50 km) |
| 45 | Gagda | Napara | Purulia (47 km) |
| 46 | Gangadi | Napara | Purulia (47 km) |
| 47 | Gargatbahal | Panipathar | Puncha |
| 48 | Gholkund | Chirudihi | Puruliya (62 km) |
| 49 | Goaladi Alias Mishradeuli | Lakhra | Puruliya (56 km) |
| 50 | Gopalpur | Bagda | Puruliya (42 km) |
| 51 | Gopinathpur | Jambad | Puriliya (40 km) |
| 52 | Haridi | Lakhra | Puruliya (54 km) |
| 53 | Hariharpur | Kenda | Puruliya (30 km) |
| 54 | Jambad | Jambad | Puruliya (35 km) |
| 55 | Joykalla | Lakhra | Purulia (54 km) |
| 56 | Kaira | Napara | Purulia (49 km) |
| 57 | Kalapathar Alias Runujhunu | Lakhra | Purulia (55 km) |
| 58 | Kalipur | Panipathar | Puncha |
| 59 | Kanara | Bagda | Puruliya (46 km) |
| 60 | Kanchannagar | Bagda | Puruliya (46 km) |
| 61 | Katrahi | Panipathar | Puncha |
| 62 | Kenda | Kenda | Purulia (25 km) |
| 63 | Kendadi | Puncha | Purulia (55 km) |
| 64 | Kendbani | Chirudihi | Puruliya (58 km) |
| 65 | Konapara | Kenda | Puruliya (30 km) |
| 66 | Kuchung | Panipathar | Puruliya (26 km) |
| 67 | Kundhurka | Bagda | Puruliya (45 km) |
| 68 | Kuruktopa | Pirrah | Puruliya (32 km) |
| 69 | Laharia | Chirudihi | Puruliya (60 km) |
| 70 | Lakhra | Lakhra | Puruliya (55 km) |
| 71 | Lapara | Napara | Purulia (40 km) |
| 72 | Laulara | Puncha | Purulia (53 km) |
| 73 | Layamara | Chirudihi | Puruliya (60 km) |
| 74 | Maheshpur | Jambad | Puruliya (42 km) |
| 75 | Mahuladanga | Chirudihi | Puruliya (64 km) |
| 76 | Makarka | Panipathar | Puruliya (25 km) |
| 77 | Matha | Pirrah | Purliya (32 km) |
| 78 | Narendrapur | Bagda | Puruliya (46 km) |
| 79 | Negurya | Panipathar | Puruliya (25 km) |
| 80 | Niasa | Bagda | Puncha |
| 81 | Noagarh | Chandra | Puruliya (30 km) |
| 82 | Pakbirra | Lakhra | Purulia (54 km) |
| 83 | Palma | Panipathar | Puruliya (24 km) |
| 84 | Panipathar | Panipathar | Puruliya (26 km) |
| 85 | Panruda | Chirudihi | Puruliya (60 km) |
| 86 | Panrui | Puncha | Purulia (55 km) |
| 87 | Parbad | Lakhra | Puruliya (58 km) |
| 88 | Patkua | Lakhra | Purulia (54 km) |
| 89 | Payaka | Chirudihi | Puruliya (60 km) |
| 90 | Penchara | Panipathar | Puruliya (24 km) |
| 91 | Pirra | Pirrah | Puruliya (30 km) |
| 92 | Poradi | Chirudihi | Puruliya (60 km) |
| 93 | Pratappur | Panipathar | Puruliya (26 km) |
| 94 | Puncha | Puncha | Purulia (55 km) |
| 95 | Punura | Panipathar | Puruliya (25 km) |
| 96 | Raghunathpur | Chirudihi | Puruliya (66 km) |
| 97 | Rajakhanda | Chandra | Puruliya (25 km) |
| 98 | Ramaidi | Napara | Purulia (47 km) |
| 99 | Ramkundi | Bagda | Puruliya (45 km) |
| 100 | Rolabad | Panipathar | Puncha |
| 101 | Samakata | Bagda | Puruliya (43 km) |
| 102 | Saragarya | Bagda | Purulia (55 km) |
| 103 | Sargara | Puncha | Puruliya (43 km) |
| 104 | Saurang | Kenda | Puruliya (30 km) |
| 105 | Shyamdi | Kenda | Puruliya (30 km) |
| 106 | Shyampur | Bagda | Puruliya (45 km) |
| 107 | Simakanali | Chirudihi | Puruliya (61 km) |
| 108 | Tatari | Puncha | Purilia (55 km) |
Population of Puncha Subdivision
The population profile of Puncha Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Puncha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,23,855 | 1,23,855 | N/A |
| Male Population | 62,676 | 62,676 | N/A |
| Female Population | 61,179 | 61,179 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,012 | 16,012 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,133 | 8,133 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,879 | 7,879 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 73,486 | 73,486 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 44,267 | 44,267 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 29,219 | 29,219 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 50,369 | 50,369 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,409 | 18,409 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,960 | 31,960 | N/A |
| Total Households | 25,262 | 25,262 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Puncha Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 18,006 | 18,006 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 9,066 | 9,066 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8,940 | 8,940 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 30,641 | 30,641 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 15,231 | 15,231 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 15,410 | 15,410 | N/A |
| Population Density | 377 / km² | 377 / km² | N/A |