Where is Punthar village located?
Punthar is in Narhat Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
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Punthar Village
Punthar is an inhabited village in Narhat Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258146, the Census 2011 record lists 1,747 people in 237 households and the reported area is 176 hectares. The local references include Punthar Gram Panchayat, Narhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 5 km.
Punthar is a village in Narhat Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258146 and 1,747 people in 237 households.
Village Code258146
Population1,747
Households237
Area176 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Detailed village profile
Punthar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,747 people, 176 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Punthar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Punthar falls under Narhat Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 258146.
- The record lists 1,747 people living in 237 households.
- The reported village area is 176 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
- Punthar
- Census Village Code
- 258146
- 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
- Punthar
- Households
- 237
- Population
- 1,747
- Male Population
- 922
- Female Population
- 825
- Sex Ratio
- 894.79
- Area
- 176 hectares
- Area
- 1.76 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 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
992.61 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
7.37 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
29.02%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
9.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Punthar in the official administrative record. Census village code 258146, Punthar Gram Panchayat and Narhat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01521
- Village Census Code
- 258146
- CD Block Code
- 0509
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 2
- CD Block Name
- Narhat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Punthar
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Punthar, about 5 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Narhat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hisua
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 176 hectares
- Area
- 1.76 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,747 people in 237 households, with 922 male residents and 825 female residents. The average household size is 7.37, and SC share is 29.02% and ST share is 0% for Punthar. Population density works out to about 992.61 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 237
- Total Population
- 1,747
- Male Population
- 922
- Female Population
- 825
- Sex Ratio
- 894.79
- Average Household Size
- 7.37
- SC Population
- 507
- SC Male Population
- 268
- SC Female Population
- 239
- SC Population Share
- 29.02
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Punthar 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 Punthar. 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 Out Patient Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Punthar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- 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
- 2.32 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 8.13 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Punthar.
- Post Office
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Punthar 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Punthar 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Punthar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 89.5 hectares and irrigated land is 8.13 hectares (9.1% 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
- 9.42
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 4.92 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 6.16 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 63.68 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 89.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 81.37 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 8.13
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
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Punthar village in?
Punthar village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Punthar village in?
Punthar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Punthar under?
Punthar comes under Narhat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Punthar?
The Census village code of Punthar is 258146.
Which Gram Panchayat is Punthar under?
Punthar is listed under Punthar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narhat.
What is the population of Punthar village?
The village record lists 1,747 people and 237 households for Punthar.
How many households are in Punthar village?
The village record lists 237 households for Punthar.
What is the male and female population of Punthar?
The record lists 922 male residents and 825 female residents for Punthar.
What is the sex ratio of Punthar village?
The sex ratio of Punthar is 894.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Punthar village?
The reported geographical area of Punthar is 176 hectares.
What is the population density of Punthar village?
The approximate population density of Punthar is 992.61 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Punthar?
The nearest town listed for Punthar is Hisua, about 5 km away.
How far is Punthar from the district headquarters?
Punthar is about 18 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Punthar from the sub-district headquarters?
Punthar is about 8 km from Narhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Punthar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Punthar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Punthar?
For Punthar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 89.5 hectares and irrigated land is 8.13 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Punthar.