Punthar Population in 2025
In 2025, Punthar Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.18 k (2,183), indicating a 24.91% increased from Punthar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.15 k, and the estimated female population is 1.04 k.
Punthar Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Punthar Village estimated population is projected to be 2.21 k (2,212), projecting a 26.61% increased from Punthar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.16 k, and the estimated female population is 1.05 k.
Punthar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Punthar Village has a population of 1.75 k (1,747) with 922 (922) males and 825 (825) females.The sex ratio in Punthar is 895, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punthar Village is 357 (357) which is 20.44% of Punthar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punthar Village is 860 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Punthar village is listed as part of the Narhat Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Nawada District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
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Punthar Literacy Rate
Punthar Village has a literacy rate of 60.14% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punthar Village is 78.36 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punthar Village is 40 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punthar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60.14 | 78.36 | 40 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 60.14 | 78.36 | 40 |
Punthar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punthar Village is 507 (507) with 268 (268) males and 239 (239) females, which is 29.02% of Punthar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Punthar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Punthar Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Punthar Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punthar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 895 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 895 |
Punthar Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Punthar Village are 237 (237).
Punthar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Punthar Village, there are about 350 (350) workers, making up nearly 20.03% of the Punthar Village total population. Out of these, around 315 (315) are male workers, and about 35 (35) are female workers.
Punthar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.18 k (2,183) | 24.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.21 k (2,212) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.24 k (2,242) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.27 k (2,271) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.30 k (2,300) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.33 k (2,329) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.36 k (2,356) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.38 k (2,381) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.41 k (2,406) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.43 k (2,431) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.46 k (2,456) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.48 k (2,481) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Punthar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.48 k (2,481), with a male population of 1.30 k (1,298) and a female population of 1.18 k (1,183). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Punthar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.
Punthar Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babhnaur | 4,658 |
| 2 | Bara Khurd | 975 |
| 3 | Patal Bigha | 1,116 |
| 4 | Garo Bigha | 2,616 |
| 5 | Panre Chak | 372 |
| 6 | Jhikarua | 2,802 |
| 7 | Bhim Bigha | 2,063 |