Where is Punaul village located?
Punaul is in Narhat Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
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Punaul Village
Punaul is an inhabited village in Narhat Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258181, the Census 2011 record lists 4,461 people in 781 households and the reported area is 280 hectares. The local references include Punaul Gram Panchayat, Narhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 11 km.
Punaul is a village in Narhat Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258181 and 4,461 people in 781 households.
Village Code258181
Population4,461
Households781
Area280 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Detailed village profile
Punaul at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,461 people, 280 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Punaul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Punaul falls under Narhat Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 258181.
- The record lists 4,461 people living in 781 households.
- The reported village area is 280 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Punaul
- Census Village Code
- 258181
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nawada
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Narhat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01521
- CD Block
- Narhat
- Gram Panchayat
- Punaul
- Households
- 781
- Population
- 4,461
- Male Population
- 2,250
- Female Population
- 2,211
- Sex Ratio
- 982.67
- Area
- 280 hectares
- Area
- 2.8 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 11 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
1,593.21 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.71 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
16.66%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
10%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Punaul in the official administrative record. Census village code 258181, Punaul Gram Panchayat and Narhat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01521
- Village Census Code
- 258181
- CD Block Code
- 0509
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 3
- CD Block Name
- Narhat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Punaul
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Punaul, about 11 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 21 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Narhat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 21 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 11 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hisua
- Distance within State/UT
- 11 km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 11 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 280 hectares
- Area
- 2.8 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,461 people in 781 households, with 2,250 male residents and 2,211 female residents. The average household size is 5.71, and SC share is 16.66% and ST share is 0% for Punaul. Population density works out to about 1,593.21 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 781
- Total Population
- 4,461
- Male Population
- 2,250
- Female Population
- 2,211
- Sex Ratio
- 982.67
- Average Household Size
- 5.71
- SC Population
- 743
- SC Male Population
- 364
- SC Female Population
- 379
- SC Population Share
- 16.66
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Punaul list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Punaul. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Punaul include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.84 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 17.38 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Punaul include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Punaul include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Punaul is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Punaul show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 173.81 hectares and irrigated land is 17.38 hectares (10% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 34.08
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 2.1 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 31.13 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 38.04 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 173.81
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 156.43 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 17.38
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Punaul village in?
Punaul village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Punaul village in?
Punaul village is in Bihar.
Which block is Punaul under?
Punaul comes under Narhat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Punaul?
The Census village code of Punaul is 258181.
Which Gram Panchayat is Punaul under?
Punaul is listed under Punaul Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narhat.
What is the population of Punaul village?
The village record lists 4,461 people and 781 households for Punaul.
How many households are in Punaul village?
The village record lists 781 households for Punaul.
What is the male and female population of Punaul?
The record lists 2,250 male residents and 2,211 female residents for Punaul.
What is the sex ratio of Punaul village?
The sex ratio of Punaul is 982.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Punaul village?
The reported geographical area of Punaul is 280 hectares.
What is the population density of Punaul village?
The approximate population density of Punaul is 1,593.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Punaul?
The nearest town listed for Punaul is Hisua, about 11 km away.
How far is Punaul from the district headquarters?
Punaul is about 21 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Punaul from the sub-district headquarters?
Punaul is about 4 km from Narhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Punaul?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Punaul.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Punaul?
For Punaul, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 173.81 hectares and irrigated land is 17.38 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Punaul.