Puncha is a village in Puncha Sub-District of Puruliya district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 331050.
About Puncha village record
Puncha is listed under Puncha Sub-District in Puruliya district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.
The Census 2011 record reports population 5,404, 1,137 households, area 553.21 hectares, PIN code 723151.
Quick facts
- Village
- Puncha
- Village code
- 331050
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Puncha
- District
- Puruliya
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 5,404
- Households
- 1,137
- Sex ratio
- 969 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 553.21 hectares
- Population density
- 977 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 723151
Census code and location hierarchy
For Puncha, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 340
- Sub-district code
- 02388
- Village code
- 331050
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Puncha |
| Census village code | 331050 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Puruliya |
| District code | 340 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Puncha |
| Sub-district code | 02388 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 5,404 |
| Households | 1,137 |
| Male population | 2,744 |
| Female population | 2,660 |
| Sex ratio | 969 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 848 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 25 |
| Area | 553.21 hectares |
| Population density | 977 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 723151 |
| CD block | Puncha |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Purulia |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 55 km |
Facilities and amenities in Puncha
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 4 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 1 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 1 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 24 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 10 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 21 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 20.92 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 297.29 hectares |
| Net area sown | 235 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 105 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 130 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 1 hectare |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 1 hectare |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Puncha in West Bengal. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Puncha name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Puncha?
The Census village code of Puncha is 331050.
Where is Puncha village?
Puncha village is in Puncha Sub-District (sub-district) of Puruliya district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Puncha?
The source reports a population of 5,404 for Puncha.
What is the sex ratio of Puncha?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Puncha is 969 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.