Indian Village Directory

Punji Village

Punji is an inhabited village in Ghoda Dongri Sub-district of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 485920, the Census 2011 record lists 1,064 people in 236 households and the reported area is 695.63 hectares. The local references include Ghoda Dongari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sarni at about 25 km.

In short:

Punji is a village in Ghoda Dongri Sub-district, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 485920 and 1,064 people in 236 households.

Village Code485920
Population1,064
Households236
Area695.63 hectares
Nearest TownSarni

Detailed village profile

Punji at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,064 people, 695.63 hectares of reported area and Sarni as the nearest town reference for Punji, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Betul
Sub-district Ghoda Dongri
CD Block Ghoda Dongari
  • Punji falls under Ghoda Dongri Sub-district in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 485920.
  • The record lists 1,064 people living in 236 households.
  • The reported village area is 695.63 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sarni.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

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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
Punji
Census Village Code
485920
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Betul
District Census Code
447
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghoda Dongri
Sub-district Census Code
03602
CD Block
Ghoda Dongari
Households
236
Population
1,064
Male Population
555
Female Population
509
Sex Ratio
917.12
Area
695.63 hectares
Area
6.96 sq km
Nearest Town
Sarni
Nearest Town Distance
25 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 152.95 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.51 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.19% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 8.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Punji in the official administrative record. Census village code 485920 and Ghoda Dongari CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
447
Sub-district Census Code
03602
Village Census Code
485920
CD Block Code
0188
CD Block Name
Ghoda Dongari

Location and Distance

Sarni is the nearest town listed for Punji, about 25 km away. Betul is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghoda Dongri
District Headquarter
Betul
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sarni
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Sarni
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
695.63 hectares
Area
6.96 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,064 people in 236 households, with 555 male residents and 509 female residents. The average household size is 4.51, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0.19% for Punji. Population density works out to about 152.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
236
Total Population
1,064
Male Population
555
Female Population
509
Sex Ratio
917.12
Average Household Size
4.51
ST Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.19
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Punji list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Punji. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Punji include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
7.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Punji include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Punji include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Punji is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 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 Punji show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Tilli and Wheat, net sown area is 142.74 hectares and irrigated land is 12.6 hectares (8.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Dhan
Agricultural Commodities Second
Tilli
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
461.75 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.63
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
28.45 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19.5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30.56 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
142.74
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
130.14 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.6
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
4.8 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Punji

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
21
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
6

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 17 81%
CRM 4 19%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 43%
Central Bank of India 4 19%
Bank of India 3 14%
Union Bank of India 2 9.5%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 4.8%

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
Bank of India ATM 460443 Betul Ghoda Dongri Ghoda Dongri Ryt (Ct) Main Road Bank of India Ghodadongri Branch Main Road V Ghodadongri, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, 460443
Central Bank of India ATM 460001 Betul Ghoda Dongri Padhar Buzurg Betul Padhar Hospital Padhar Bujurg, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, 460001
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 460449 Betul Ghoda Dongri Sarni (M) Opp Bank of Maharashta, Bagdona, Sarni Khasra No. 59/3, Mahaveer Ward No. 36 Sarni, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, 460449
State Bank of India ATM 460330 Betul Ghoda Dongri Ghoda Dongri Ryt (Ct) Ward No 07, Railway Station Road Shahpur, Railway Station Road Shahpur, Shahpur, Shahpur, Betul - 460440 Ward No 07, Ra…
Central Bank of India ATM 460447 Betul Ghoda Dongri Sarni (M) Talkies Road Ward No. 1, Ishwar Nagar Sarani, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, 460447
Bank of India ATM 460449 Betul Ghoda Dongri Bagdona Sarni-Ghodadongi Bank of India Bagdona Branch Bagdona, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, 460449
Central Bank of India ATM 460443 Betul Ghoda Dongri Ghoda Dongri Ryt (Ct) Ghoda Dongari Ghoda Dongari, Teh.betul, 460443, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, 460443
Central Bank of India ATM 460443 Betul Ghoda Dongri Ranipur Pradesh, PIN 460443 Pahan N0. 47 and 619, Near Cbi Branch, Betul Road, Ranipur, Dist - Betul, Madhya, Betul, Madhya Prade…

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 Punji village located?

Punji is in Ghoda Dongri Sub-district of Betul district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Punji village in?

Punji village is in Betul district.

Which state is Punji village in?

Punji village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Punji under?

Punji comes under Ghoda Dongri Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Punji?

The Census village code of Punji is 485920.

What is the population of Punji village?

The village record lists 1,064 people and 236 households for Punji.

How many households are in Punji village?

The village record lists 236 households for Punji.

What is the male and female population of Punji?

The record lists 555 male residents and 509 female residents for Punji.

What is the sex ratio of Punji village?

The sex ratio of Punji is 917.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Punji village?

The reported geographical area of Punji is 695.63 hectares.

What is the population density of Punji village?

The approximate population density of Punji is 152.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Punji?

The nearest town listed for Punji is Sarni, about 25 km away.

How far is Punji from the district headquarters?

Punji is about 56 km from Betul, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Punji?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Punji.

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

For Punji, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Tilli and Wheat, net sown area is 142.74 hectares and irrigated land is 12.6 hectares.

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

The page shows 21 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Punji. These records include 7 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 Punji.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Punji.

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.