Indian Village Directory

Punwa Village

Punwa is an inhabited village in Shivaji Nagar Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236376, the Census 2011 record lists 103 people in 24 households and the reported area is 26 hectares. The local references include Bhataura Gram Panchayat, Shivaji Nagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rosera at about 30 km.

In short:

Punwa is a village in Shivaji Nagar Block, Samastipur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 236376 and 103 people in 24 households.

Village Code236376
Population103
Households24
Area26 hectares
Nearest TownRosera

Detailed village profile

Punwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 103 people, 26 hectares of reported area and Rosera as the nearest town reference for Punwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Samastipur
CD Block Shivaji Nagar
Gram Panchayat BHATAURA
  • Punwa falls under Shivaji Nagar Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 236376.
  • The record lists 103 people living in 24 households.
  • The reported village area is 26 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rosera.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Punwa
Census Village Code
236376
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Samastipur
District Census Code
221
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shivaji Nagar
Sub-district Census Code
01286
CD Block
Shivaji Nagar
Gram Panchayat
Bhataura
Households
24
Population
103
Male Population
52
Female Population
51
Sex Ratio
980.77
Area
26 hectares
Area
0.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Rosera
Nearest Town Distance
30 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 396.15 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.29 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 94.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Punwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 236376, Bhataura Gram Panchayat and Shivaji Nagar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
221
Sub-district Census Code
01286
Village Census Code
236376
CD Block Code
0274
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Shivaji Nagar
Gram Panchayat Name
Bhataura

Location and Distance

Rosera is the nearest town listed for Punwa, about 30 km away. Samastipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shivaji Nagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Samastipur
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rosera
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rosera
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Rosera
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
26 hectares
Area
0.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 103 people in 24 households, with 52 male residents and 51 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Punwa. Population density works out to about 396.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
24
Total Population
103
Male Population
52
Female Population
51
Sex Ratio
980.77
Average Household Size
4.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Punwa include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.09 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Punwa.

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Punwa.

Mandis Regular Market
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Punwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 19.06 hectares and irrigated land is 18.04 hectares (94.6% 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
3.09
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.76 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
19.06
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.02 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
18.04
Canals Area In Hectares
18.04 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Punwa

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 848117 Samastipur Shivaji Nagar Rahiar Kunchi Rosera - Hathouri Kothi Rd, Baghopur (Mananpur) Rosera - Hathouri Kothi Rd, Baghopur (Mananpur), Samastipur, Bihar, 848…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Punwa village located?

Punwa is in Shivaji Nagar Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Punwa village in?

Punwa village is in Samastipur district.

Which state is Punwa village in?

Punwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Punwa under?

Punwa comes under Shivaji Nagar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Punwa?

The Census village code of Punwa is 236376.

Which Gram Panchayat is Punwa under?

Punwa is listed under BHATAURA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shivaji Nagar.

What is the population of Punwa village?

The village record lists 103 people and 24 households for Punwa.

How many households are in Punwa village?

The village record lists 24 households for Punwa.

What is the male and female population of Punwa?

The record lists 52 male residents and 51 female residents for Punwa.

What is the sex ratio of Punwa village?

The sex ratio of Punwa is 980.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Punwa village?

The reported geographical area of Punwa is 26 hectares.

What is the population density of Punwa village?

The approximate population density of Punwa is 396.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Punwa?

The nearest town listed for Punwa is Rosera, about 30 km away.

How far is Punwa from the district headquarters?

Punwa is about 30 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Punwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Punwa is about 10 km from Shivaji Nagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Punwa?

For Punwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 19.06 hectares and irrigated land is 18.04 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Punwa?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Punwa. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Punwa.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.