Punja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Punja Village has a population of 870 (870) with 420 (420) males and 450 (450) females.The sex ratio in Punja is 1072, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punja Village is 84 (84) which is 9.66% of Punja Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punja Village is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Punja village is listed as part of the Dantan - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Paschim Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

870

Toatl Population

420

Male Population

450

Female Population

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  1. Punja Population Census 2011
  2. Punja Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Punja Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Punja Village current estimated population is projected to be 948 (948), indicating a 8.86% increased from Punja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 455 , and the estimated female population is 494 .

Punja Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Punja Village estimated population is projected to be 952 (952), projecting a 9.38% increased from Punja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 457 , and the estimated female population is 496 .

Punja Literacy Rate

Punja Village has a literacy rate of 77.35% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punja Village is 86.21 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punja Village is 69.19 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punja

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.35 86.21 69.19
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 77.35 86.21 69.19

Punja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punja Village is 165 (165) with 80 (80) males and 85 (85) females, which is 18.97% of Punja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1063 females for every 1000 males.

Punja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Punja Village is 32 (32) with 13 (13) males and 19 (19) females, which is 3.68% of Punja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1462 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punja

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1072
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1072

Punja Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Punja Village are 203 (203).

Punja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Punja Village, there are about 368 (368) workers, making up nearly 42.3% of the Punja Village total population. Out of these, around 265 (265) are male workers, and about 103 (103) are female workers.

Punja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 948 (948) 8.86% ↑
2025 952 (952) 9.38% 0.52 % ↑
2026 956 (956) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 959 (959) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 962 (962) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 965 (965) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 968 (968) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 970 (970) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 972 (972) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 973 (973) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 975 (975) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 976 (976) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 978 (978) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Punja Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 978 (978), with a male population of 466 (466) and a female population of 513 (513). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Punja Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Punja Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Dhalhara 542
2 Doyasti 555
3 Chak Jayram 205
4 Palasia 155
5 Jayrampur 1,037
6 Simulia Uttar Mongalmari 953
7 Monoharpur 2,884
8 Panchrol 326
9 Benadubi 392
10 Sijua 410

Punja Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Punja is 870 (870).

The estimated population of Punja in 2024 is approximately 948 (948).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Punja is 165 (18.97%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 32 (3.68%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punja is 77.35%, with male literacy at 86.21% and female literacy at 69.19%.

The sex ratio in Punja is 1072 females for every 1000 males.

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