Puneja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Puneja Village has a population of 1.17 k (1,167) with 607 (607) males and 560 (560) females.The sex ratio in Puneja is 923, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Puneja Village is 192 (192) which is 16.45% of Puneja Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Puneja Village is 901 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Puneja village is listed as part of the Thathri Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Doda District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.17 k

Toatl Population

607

Male Population

560

Female Population

Puneja Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Puneja Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.30 k (1,302), indicating a 11.49% increased from Puneja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 670 , and the estimated female population is 632 .

Puneja Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Puneja Village estimated population is projected to be 1.31 k (1,311), projecting a 12.28% increased from Puneja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 674 , and the estimated female population is 637 .

Puneja Literacy Rate

Puneja Village has a literacy rate of 69.44% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Puneja Village is 81.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Puneja Village is 56.29 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Puneja

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.44 81.62 56.29
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 69.44 81.62 56.29

Puneja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Puneja Village is 782 (782) with 409 (409) males and 373 (373) females, which is 67.01% of Puneja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Puneja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Puneja Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Puneja Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Puneja

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 923
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 923

Puneja Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Puneja Village are 265 (265).

Puneja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Puneja Village, there are about 557 (557) workers, making up nearly 47.73% of the Puneja Village total population. Out of these, around 316 (316) are male workers, and about 241 (241) are female workers.

Puneja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.30 k (1,302) 11.49%
2025 1.31 k (1,311) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 1.32 k (1,320) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 1.33 k (1,329) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 1.34 k (1,337) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 1.35 k (1,346) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 1.36 k (1,355) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 1.36 k (1,363) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 1.37 k (1,370) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 1.38 k (1,377) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 1.39 k (1,385) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 1.39 k (1,392) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 1.40 k (1,399) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Puneja Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.40 k (1,399), with a male population of 713 (713) and a female population of 687 (687). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Puneja Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Puneja Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Agrika 100
2 Natwas 94
3 Dehra 200
4 Jandani 271
5 Jagota 406
6 Kothi Pain 127
7 Kothi Bala 173
8 Jhajka 161
9 Sharni 357
10 Rukali Khurd 195

Puneja Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Puneja is 1.17 k (1,167).

The estimated population of Puneja in 2024 is approximately 1.30 k (1,302).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Puneja is 782 (67.01%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puneja is 69.44%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 56.29%.

The sex ratio in Puneja is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Puneja population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.