Punacha Population in 2025
In 2025, Punacha Village current estimated population is projected to be 8.93 k (8,929), indicating a 11.92% increased from Punacha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.49 k, and the estimated female population is 4.44 k.
Punacha Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Punacha Village estimated population is projected to be 8.98 k (8,978), projecting a 12.53% increased from Punacha's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.52 k, and the estimated female population is 4.46 k.
Punacha Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Punacha Village has a population of 7.98 k (7,978) with 4.01 k (4,009) males and 3.97 k (3,969) females.The sex ratio in Punacha is 991, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punacha Village is 682 (682) which is 8.55% of Punacha Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punacha Village is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Punacha village is listed as part of the Bantval Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dakshina Kannada District in the state of KARNATAKA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Punacha Literacy Rate
Punacha Village has a literacy rate of 87.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punacha Village is 92.22 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punacha Village is 82.17 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punacha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.21 | 92.22 | 82.17 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 87.21 | 92.22 | 82.17 |
Punacha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punacha Village is 507 (507) with 257 (257) males and 250 (250) females, which is 6.35% of Punacha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Punacha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Punacha Village is 2.25 k (2,253) with 1.14 k (1,142) males and 1.11 k (1,111) females, which is 28.24% of Punacha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punacha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 991 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 991 |
Punacha Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Punacha Village are 1.62 k(1,620).
Punacha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Punacha Village, there are about 4.23 k (4,231) workers, making up nearly 53.03% of the Punacha Village total population. Out of these, around 2.72 k (2,723) are male workers, and about 1.51 k (1,508) are female workers.
Punacha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.93 k (8,929) | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.98 k (8,978) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 9.02 k (9,022) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.07 k (9,065) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.11 k (9,109) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.15 k (9,153) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.19 k (9,191) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.23 k (9,225) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.26 k (9,258) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.29 k (9,292) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.33 k (9,326) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.36 k (9,359) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Punacha Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.36 k (9,359), with a male population of 4.71 k (4,705) and a female population of 4.66 k (4,655). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Punacha Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.49%.
Punacha Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alike | 5,840 |
| 2 | Idkidu | 3,776 |
| 3 | Kula | 3,506 |
| 4 | Vittalmudnoor | 4,498 |
| 5 | Kepu | 6,166 |