Indian Village Directory

Punesra Village

Punesra is an inhabited village in Barbigha Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 243838, the Census 2011 record lists 1,212 people in 184 households and the reported area is 124 hectares. The local references include Pank Gram Panchayat, Barbigha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbigha at about 3 km.

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Quick answer: Punesra is a village in Barbigha Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 243838 and 1,212 people in 184 households.
Village Code243838
Population1,212
Households184
Area124 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha

Key Village Facts

Village
Punesra
Census Village Code
243838
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheikhpura
District Census Code
228
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barbigha
Sub-district Census Code
01372
CD Block
Barbigha
Gram Panchayat
Pank
Households
184
Population
1,212
Male Population
639
Female Population
573
Sex Ratio
896.71
Area
124 hectares
Area
1.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Punesra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,212 people, 124 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Punesra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSheikhpura
CD BlockBarbigha
Gram PanchayatPank
  • Punesra falls under Barbigha Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 243838.
  • The record lists 1,212 people living in 184 households.
  • The reported village area is 124 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barbigha.
  • 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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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density977.42 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.59 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.93%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.41%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Punesra in the official administrative record. Census village code 243838, Pank Gram Panchayat and Barbigha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01372
Village Census Code
243838
CD Block Code
0360
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Barbigha
Gram Panchayat Name
Pank

Location and Distance

Barbigha is the nearest town listed for Punesra, about 3 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barbigha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barbigha
Distance within State/UT
3 km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
124 hectares
Area
1.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,212 people in 184 households, with 639 male residents and 573 female residents. The average household size is 6.59, and SC share is 14.93% and ST share is 0.41% for Punesra. Population density works out to about 977.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
184
Total Population
1,212
Male Population
639
Female Population
573
Sex Ratio
896.71
Average Household Size
6.59
SC Population
181
SC Male Population
90
SC Female Population
91
SC Population Share
14.93
ST Population
5
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Punesra 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Punesra 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
24.84 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Punesra include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Punesra include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Punesra is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Punesra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 119.79 hectares and irrigated land is 116.79 hectares (97.5% 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
3.8
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.41 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
119.79
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
116.79
Canals Area In Hectares
64.87 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
27.08 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Punesra

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
9
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
2

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 5 56%
CRM 3 33%
Electronic Kiosk 1 11%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 33%
Axis Bank Limited 2 22%
Canara Bank 2 22%
Punjab National Bank 1 11%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 11%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 811101 Sheikhpura Barbigha Barbigha (Np) Barbigha Ground Floor and First Floor, Ganesh Compl, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101
Canara Bank Electronic Kiosk 852113 Sheikhpura Barbigha Barbigha (Np) Dinkar Nagar Ground Floor, Prabha Palace Barbigha, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 852113
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 811101 Sheikhpura Barbigha Barbigha (Np) Po and Ps - Barbigha, Dist. Sheikhpura, Bihar Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Hatiya Road, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101
Punjab National Bank ATM 811101 Sheikhpura Barbigha Barbigha (Np) Near S. B. I.office, Barbigha Sarmera Road, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101
State Bank of India ATM 811101 Sheikhpura Barbigha Barbigha (Np) Barbigha Barbigha, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101
Axis Bank Limited ATM 811101 Sheikhpura Barbigha Barbigha (Np) Barbigha, Sheikhpura -811101 Thana Chowk, Barbigh, Near Indicash Atm, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101
Canara Bank ATM 852113 Sheikhpura Barbigha Barbigha (Np) Dinkar Nagar Ground Floor, Prabha Palace Barbigha, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 852113
State Bank of India CRM 811101 Sheikhpura Barbigha Barbigha (Np) Barbigha Barbigha, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811101

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 Punesra village located?

Punesra is in Barbigha Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Punesra village in?

Punesra village is in Sheikhpura district.

Which state is Punesra village in?

Punesra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Punesra under?

Punesra comes under Barbigha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Punesra?

The Census village code of Punesra is 243838.

Which Gram Panchayat is Punesra under?

Punesra is listed under Pank Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barbigha.

What is the population of Punesra village?

The village record lists 1,212 people and 184 households for Punesra.

How many households are in Punesra village?

The village record lists 184 households for Punesra.

What is the male and female population of Punesra?

The record lists 639 male residents and 573 female residents for Punesra.

What is the sex ratio of Punesra village?

The sex ratio of Punesra is 896.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Punesra village?

The reported geographical area of Punesra is 124 hectares.

What is the population density of Punesra village?

The approximate population density of Punesra is 977.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Punesra?

The nearest town listed for Punesra is Barbigha, about 3 km away.

How far is Punesra from the district headquarters?

Punesra is about 20 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Punesra from the sub-district headquarters?

Punesra is about 3 km from Barbigha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Punesra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Punesra.

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

For Punesra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 119.79 hectares and irrigated land is 116.79 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Punesra. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.