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.

Here you can discover what makes Punpo unique in its vibrant Jaynagar I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Punpo’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 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.

Google Map of Punpo

Population of Punpo

According to the 2011 Census, Punpo has a total population of about 3,457, with approximately 1,802 males and 1,655 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 430 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,849 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 61.09%, with male literacy at about 68.70% and female literacy near 52.81%. There are around 743 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Punpo's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Punpo