Punpo

Punpo is a village located in Jaynagar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 0.5km away from sub-district headquarter Baru (tehsildar office) and 29.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Jangalia is the gram panchayat of Punpo village.

Punpo has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Punpo

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punpo is 334921. The village spans a total geographical area of 107.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743372. Joynagar is nearest town to Punpo village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Punpo 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 Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Punpo

Below is a concise population overview of Punpo as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,457 1,802 1,655
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 430 219 211
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,849 971 878
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 2,112 1,238 874
Illiterate Population 1,345 564 781

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Punpo village:

  • The total population of Punpo village is around 3,457, including approximately 1,802 males and 1,655 females, with a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 430 children aged 0–6 years in Punpo village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Punpo village has 1,849 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Punpo village is about 61.09%, with male literacy at 68.70% and female literacy at 52.81%.
  • There are around 743 households in Punpo village.

Connectivity of Punpo

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Punpo

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

Abdul Karimpur Baneshwarpur Hogla Jangalia Paschim Chakpanchghora Neutala Santipur Kismat Goalberia Goalberia Uttar Raghunathpur Srikrishnanagar

Frequently Asked Questions about Punpo

Where is Punpo located?
Punpo village is situated in Jaynagar I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punpo?
The Gram Panchayat of Punpo is Jangalia (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Punpo?
The pincode of Punpo is 743372, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punpo as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punpo is 3,457, with 1,802 males and 1,655 females.
How many households are there in Punpo as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punpo village has a total of 743 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punpo as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punpo is 61.09%. The male literacy rate is 68.70%, while the female literacy rate is 52.81%.