Punawan Population
As per the 2011 Census, Punawan Village has a population of 6.33 k (6,334) with 3.22 k (3,221) males and 3.11 k (3,113) females.The sex ratio in Punawan is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punawan Village is 1.01 k (1,011) which is 15.96% of Punawan Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punawan Village is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Punawan village is listed as part of the Wazirganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Gaya District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Punawan Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Punawan Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.80 k (7,802), indicating a 23.17% increased from Punawan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.95 k, and the estimated female population is 3.85 k.
Punawan Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Punawan Village estimated population is projected to be 7.91 k (7,912), projecting a 24.91% increased from Punawan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.01 k, and the estimated female population is 3.91 k.
Punawan Literacy Rate
Punawan Village has a literacy rate of 64.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punawan Village is 72.69 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punawan Village is 56.43 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punawan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.64 | 72.69 | 56.43 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 64.64 | 72.69 | 56.43 |
Punawan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punawan Village is 1.97 k (1,965) with 993 (993) males and 972 (972) females, which is 31.02% of Punawan Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Punawan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Punawan Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Punawan Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punawan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 967 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 967 |
Punawan Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Punawan Village are 1.08 k(1,075).
Punawan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Punawan Village, there are about 2.26 k (2,260) workers, making up nearly 35.68% of the Punawan Village total population. Out of these, around 1.58 k (1,576) are male workers, and about 684 (684) are female workers.
Punawan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.80 k (7,802) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.91 k (7,912) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.02 k (8,020) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.13 k (8,126) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.23 k (8,231) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.34 k (8,337) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.44 k (8,442) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.54 k (8,539) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.63 k (8,630) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.72 k (8,721) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.81 k (8,811) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.90 k (8,902) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.99 k (8,993) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Punawan Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.99 k (8,993), with a male population of 4.53 k (4,533) and a female population of 4.46 k (4,462). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Punawan Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.
Punawan Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patahula | 548 |
| 2 | Rudai | 322 |
| 3 | Tathi | 922 |
| 4 | Hansra | 2,078 |
| 5 | Nauwa Khap | 0 |
| 6 | Usri | 635 |
| 7 | Sowa | 1,275 |
| 8 | Kari | 5,399 |
| 9 | Bhura | 1,461 |
| 10 | Hardaspur | 0 |