Puncha
About Puncha
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Puncha village is 331050. Puncha village is located in Puncha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 42.2km away from district headquarter Puncha. Puncha is the sub-district headquarter of Puncha village. As per 2009 stats, Puncha village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 553.21 hectares. Puncha has a total population of 5,404 peoples, out of which male population is 2,744 while female population is 2,660. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 969 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of puncha village is 70.10% out of which 78.94% males and 60.98% females are literate. There are about 1,137 houses in puncha village. Pincode of puncha village locality is 723151.
Purulia is nearest town to puncha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.
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Population of Puncha
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,404 | 2,744 | 2,660 |
| Literate Population | 3,788 | 2,166 | 1,622 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,616 | 578 | 1,038 |
Connectivity of Puncha
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Puncha
Frequently Asked Questions about Puncha
Where is Puncha located?
Puncha village is situated in Puncha Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puncha?
Puncha serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Puncha?
The pincode of Puncha is 723151, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Puncha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puncha is 5,404, with 2,744 males and 2,660 females.
How many households are there in Puncha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Puncha village has a total of 1,137 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puncha as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puncha is 70.10%. The male literacy rate is 78.94%, while the female literacy rate is 60.98%.