Punakh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Punakh Village has a population of 1.73 k (1,730) with 944 (944) males and 786 (786) females.The sex ratio in Punakh is 833, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punakh Village is 353 (353) which is 20.4% of Punakh Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punakh Village is 792 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Punakh village is listed as part of the Goradih Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bhagalpur District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
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Punakh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Punakh Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.13 k (2,131), indicating a 23.17% increased from Punakh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.16 k, and the estimated female population is 973 .
Punakh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Punakh Village estimated population is projected to be 2.16 k (2,161), projecting a 24.91% increased from Punakh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.18 k, and the estimated female population is 987 .
Punakh Literacy Rate
Punakh Village has a literacy rate of 48.44% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punakh Village is 59.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punakh Village is 35.87 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punakh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48.44 | 59.04 | 35.87 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 48.44 | 59.04 | 35.87 |
Punakh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punakh Village is 143 (143) with 69 (69) males and 74 (74) females, which is 8.27% of Punakh Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1073 females for every 1000 males.
Punakh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Punakh Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Punakh Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punakh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 833 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 833 |
Punakh Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Punakh Village are 371 (371).
Punakh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Punakh Village, there are about 707 (707) workers, making up nearly 40.87% of the Punakh Village total population. Out of these, around 453 (453) are male workers, and about 254 (254) are female workers.
Punakh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.13 k (2,131) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.16 k (2,161) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.19 k (2,191) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.22 k (2,220) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.25 k (2,249) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.28 k (2,277) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.31 k (2,306) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.33 k (2,333) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.36 k (2,357) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.38 k (2,382) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.41 k (2,407) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.43 k (2,432) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.46 k (2,457) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Punakh Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.46 k (2,457), with a male population of 1.33 k (1,329) and a female population of 1.13 k (1,127). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Punakh Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.
Punakh Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jagarnathpur | 437 |
| 2 | Kharwa | 1,200 |
| 3 | Ganaura | 689 |
| 4 | Tahbalpur | 8 |
| 5 | Sadi Salempur | 517 |
| 6 | Faridpur | 617 |
| 7 | Mohanpur | 3,024 |
| 8 | Bhojpur | 1,032 |
| 9 | Ram Chandarpur | 1,794 |
| 10 | Babhangawan | 444 |