Indian Village Directory

Puankhai Village

Puankhai is an inhabited village in West Bunghmun Sub-district of Lunglei district, Mizoram. Its Census village code is 271449 and the Census 2011 record lists 998 people in 187 households. The local references include West Bunghmun CD Block and the nearest town reference is Lunglei at about 120 km.

In short:

Puankhai is a village in West Bunghmun Sub-district, Lunglei district, Mizoram, India. The available record shows Census village code 271449 and 998 people in 187 households.

Village Code271449
Population998
Households187
Nearest TownLunglei

Detailed village profile

Puankhai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 998 people and Lunglei as the nearest town reference for Puankhai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Mizoram
District Lunglei
Sub-district West Bunghmun
CD Block West Bunghmun
  • Puankhai falls under West Bunghmun Sub-district in Lunglei district, Mizoram.
  • The Census village code is 271449.
  • The record lists 998 people living in 187 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Lunglei.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Puankhai
Census Village Code
271449
State
Mizoram
State Census Code
15
District
Lunglei
District Census Code
286
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
West Bunghmun
Sub-district Census Code
01912
CD Block
West Bunghmun
Households
187
Population
998
Male Population
536
Female Population
462
Sex Ratio
861.94
Nearest Town
Lunglei
Nearest Town Distance
120 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.

Average Household Size 5.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.1% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 99.8% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Puankhai in the official administrative record. Census village code 271449 and West Bunghmun CD Block.

State Census Code
15
District Census Code
286
Sub-district Census Code
01912
Village Census Code
271449
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
West Bunghmun

Location and Distance

Lunglei is the nearest town listed for Puankhai, about 120 km away. Lunglei is listed as the district headquarters at about 120 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
W. Bunghmun
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Lunglei
Distance from District Headquarter
120 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tlabung
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town
Lunglei
Distance from Nearest Town
120 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 998 people in 187 households, with 536 male residents and 462 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 0.1% and ST share is 99.8% for Puankhai.

Total Households
187
Total Population
998
Male Population
536
Female Population
462
Sex Ratio
861.94
Average Household Size
5.34
SC Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.1
ST Population
996
ST Male Population
536
ST Female Population
460
ST Population Share
99.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Puankhai list 2 government primary schools and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Puankhai.

Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Puankhai include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Puankhai 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Puankhai village located?

Puankhai is in West Bunghmun Sub-district of Lunglei district in Mizoram, India.

Which district is Puankhai village in?

Puankhai village is in Lunglei district.

Which state is Puankhai village in?

Puankhai village is in Mizoram.

Which sub-district is Puankhai under?

Puankhai comes under West Bunghmun Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Puankhai?

The Census village code of Puankhai is 271449.

What is the population of Puankhai village?

The village record lists 998 people and 187 households for Puankhai.

How many households are in Puankhai village?

The village record lists 187 households for Puankhai.

What is the male and female population of Puankhai?

The record lists 536 male residents and 462 female residents for Puankhai.

What is the sex ratio of Puankhai village?

The sex ratio of Puankhai is 861.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Puankhai village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Puankhai, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Puankhai?

The nearest town listed for Puankhai is Lunglei, about 120 km away.

How far is Puankhai from the district headquarters?

Puankhai is about 120 km from Lunglei, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Puankhai from the sub-district headquarters?

Puankhai is about 40 km from W. Bunghmun, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Puankhai?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 private primary school for Puankhai.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Puankhai.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Puankhai.

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.