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, the sub-district code of Puncha Block (CD) is 02388. The total area of Puncha Subdivision is 328 km². Puncha has a sex ratio of approximately 976 females per 1,000 males.
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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,23,855 people. Includes nearly 62,676 males and 61,179 females. Rural population is about 1,23,855 people.
- There are around 16,012 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,133 boys and 7,879 girls.
- Literate population is about 73,486 people. Non-literate population is around 50,369 people.
- There are nearly 25,262 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Puncha Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puncha Subdivision is approximately 18,006 people, including 9,066 males and 8,940 females. Around 18,006 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puncha Subdivision is about 30,641 people, including 15,231 males and 15,410 females. Around 30,641 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 377 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 377 people per sq. km.