Puncha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Puncha Village has a population of 2.29 k (2,291) with 1.19 k (1,187) males and 1.10 k (1,104) females.The sex ratio in Puncha is 931, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Puncha Village is 279 (279) which is 12.18% of Puncha Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Puncha Village is 848 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Puncha village is listed as part of the Onda Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bankura District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.29 k

Toatl Population

1.19 k

Male Population

1.10 k

Female Population

Puncha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Puncha Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.49 k (2,494), indicating a 8.86% increased from Puncha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.29 k, and the estimated female population is 1.21 k.

Puncha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Puncha Village estimated population is projected to be 2.51 k (2,506), projecting a 9.38% increased from Puncha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.29 k, and the estimated female population is 1.22 k.

Puncha Literacy Rate

Puncha Village has a literacy rate of 59.44% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Puncha Village is 70.46 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Puncha Village is 47.75 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Puncha

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.44 70.46 47.75
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 59.44 70.46 47.75

Puncha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Puncha Village is 1.63 k (1,626) with 838 (838) males and 788 (788) females, which is 70.97% of Puncha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Puncha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Puncha Village is 96 (96) with 52 (52) males and 44 (44) females, which is 4.19% of Puncha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 847 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Puncha

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 931
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 931

Puncha Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Puncha Village are 500 (500).

Puncha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Puncha Village, there are about 1.16 k (1,159) workers, making up nearly 50.59% of the Puncha Village total population. Out of these, around 758 (758) are male workers, and about 401 (401) are female workers.

Puncha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.49 k (2,494) 8.86%
2025 2.51 k (2,506) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.52 k (2,516) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.52 k (2,524) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.53 k (2,533) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.54 k (2,541) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.55 k (2,549) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.56 k (2,555) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.56 k (2,558) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.56 k (2,562) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.57 k (2,566) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.57 k (2,570) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.57 k (2,574) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Puncha Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.57 k (2,574), with a male population of 1.32 k (1,316) and a female population of 1.26 k (1,258). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Puncha Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Puncha Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Maudi 951
2 Tunka 0
3 Baruipara 1,577
4 Sundarpur 507
5 Teliberia 761
6 Kalyari 850
7 Patpur 2,918
8 Mauchura 1,529
9 Chhinpur 881
10 Barpetya 1,224

Puncha Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Puncha is 2.29 k (2,291).

The estimated population of Puncha in 2024 is approximately 2.49 k (2,494).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Puncha is 1.63 k (70.97%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 96 (4.19%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puncha is 59.44%, with male literacy at 70.46% and female literacy at 47.75%.

The sex ratio in Puncha is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Puncha population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.