Indian Village Directory

Punshur Village

Punshur is an inhabited village in Khandaghosh Block of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 320879, the Census 2011 record lists 1,056 people in 227 households and the reported area is 145.85 hectares. The local references include Khandaghosh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Burdwan at about 27 km.

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Quick answer: Punshur is a village in Khandaghosh Block, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 320879 and 1,056 people in 227 households.
Village Code320879
Population1,056
Households227
Area145.85 hectares
Nearest TownBurdwan

Key Village Facts

Village
Punshur
Census Village Code
320879
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Barddhaman
District Census Code
335
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Khandaghosh
Sub-district Census Code
02297
CD Block
Khandaghosh
Households
227
Population
1,056
Male Population
547
Female Population
509
Sex Ratio
930.53
Area
145.85 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Burdwan
Nearest Town Distance
27 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722201
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Punshur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,056 people, 145.85 hectares of reported area and Burdwan as the nearest town reference for Punshur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBarddhaman
CD BlockKhandaghosh
  • Punshur falls under Khandaghosh Block in Barddhaman district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 320879.
  • The record lists 1,056 people living in 227 households.
  • The reported village area is 145.85 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Burdwan.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density724.03 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.65 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share51.14%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Punshur in the official administrative record. Census village code 320879 and Khandaghosh CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
335
Sub-district Census Code
02297
Village Census Code
320879
CD Block Code
0144
CD Block Name
Khandaghosh

Location and Distance

Burdwan is the nearest town listed for Punshur, about 27 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sagrai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.8 km
District Headquarter
Barddhaman
Nearest Statutory Town
Burdwan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town
Burdwan
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
145.85 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,056 people in 227 households, with 547 male residents and 509 female residents. The average household size is 4.65, and SC share is 51.14% and ST share is 0% for Punshur. Population density works out to about 724.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
227
Total Population
1,056
Male Population
547
Female Population
509
Sex Ratio
930.53
Average Household Size
4.65
SC Population
540
SC Male Population
283
SC Female Population
257
SC Population Share
51.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

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

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Punshur 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Punshur is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Punshur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Musterd and Patato, net sown area is 120 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Musterd
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Oil
Agricultural Commodities Third
Patato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.85
Net Area Sown In Hectares
120.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
120.0
Canals Area In Hectares
120 hectares

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Punshur village located?

Punshur is in Khandaghosh Block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Punshur village in?

Punshur village is in Barddhaman district.

Which state is Punshur village in?

Punshur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Punshur under?

Punshur comes under Khandaghosh Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Punshur?

The Census village code of Punshur is 320879.

What is the population of Punshur village?

The village record lists 1,056 people and 227 households for Punshur.

How many households are in Punshur village?

The village record lists 227 households for Punshur.

What is the male and female population of Punshur?

The record lists 547 male residents and 509 female residents for Punshur.

What is the sex ratio of Punshur village?

The sex ratio of Punshur is 930.53 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Punshur village?

The reported geographical area of Punshur is 145.85 hectares.

What is the population density of Punshur village?

The approximate population density of Punshur is 724.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Punshur?

The nearest town listed for Punshur is Burdwan, about 27 km away.

How far is Punshur from the sub-district headquarters?

Punshur is about 10.8 km from Sagrai, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Punshur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Punshur.

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

For Punshur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Musterd and Patato, net sown area is 120 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Punshur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.