Punaura Population

As per the 2011 Census, Punaura Village has a population of 18.43 k (18,427) with 9.76 k (9,760) males and 8.67 k (8,667) females.The sex ratio in Punaura is 889, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punaura Village is 3.68 k (3,677) which is 19.95% of Punaura Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punaura Village is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Punaura village is listed as part of the Dumra Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Sitamarhi District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

18.43 k

Toatl Population

9.76 k

Male Population

8.67 k

Female Population

Punaura Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Punaura Village current estimated population is projected to be 22.70 k (22,696), indicating a 23.17% increased from Punaura's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.97 k, and the estimated female population is 10.72 k.

Punaura Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Punaura Village estimated population is projected to be 23.02 k (23,018), projecting a 24.91% increased from Punaura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.14 k, and the estimated female population is 10.88 k.

Punaura Literacy Rate

Punaura Village has a literacy rate of 49.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punaura Village is 57.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punaura Village is 39.99 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punaura

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 49.49 57.76 39.99
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 49.49 57.76 39.99

Punaura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punaura Village is 2.22 k (2,222) with 1.16 k (1,156) males and 1.07 k (1,066) females, which is 12.06% of Punaura Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Punaura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Punaura Village is 5 (5) with 1 (1) males and 4 (4) females, which is 0.03% of Punaura Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 4000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punaura

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 889
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 889

Punaura Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Punaura Village are 3.97 k(3,970).

Punaura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Punaura Village, there are about 5.41 k (5,408) workers, making up nearly 29.35% of the Punaura Village total population. Out of these, around 4.58 k (4,583) are male workers, and about 825 (825) are female workers.

Punaura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 22.70 k (22,696) 23.17%
2025 23.02 k (23,018) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 23.33 k (23,331) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 23.64 k (23,638) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 23.95 k (23,945) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 24.25 k (24,253) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 24.56 k (24,560) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 24.84 k (24,842) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 25.11 k (25,106) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 25.37 k (25,369) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 25.63 k (25,633) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 25.90 k (25,897) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 26.16 k (26,161) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Punaura Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 26.16 k (26,161), with a male population of 13.74 k (13,735) and a female population of 12.42 k (12,422). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Punaura Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Punaura Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Phanda Gobind 3,752
2 Maniari 2,908
3 Ranjitpur urf Gobipur Daur 14,267
4 Fatehpur Gidhmasani 4,198
5 Khairwa 5,802
6 Parri 3,864
7 Rampur Bakhri 2,374
8 Bishunpur Rupauli 4,654
9 Saura urf Bhalni Churaman 1,527

Punaura Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Punaura is 18.43 k (18,427).

The estimated population of Punaura in 2024 is approximately 22.70 k (22,696).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Punaura is 2.22 k (12.06%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 5 (0.03%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punaura is 49.49%, with male literacy at 57.76% and female literacy at 39.99%.

The sex ratio in Punaura is 889 females for every 1000 males.

Punaura population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.