Indian Village Directory

Punia Village

Punia is an inhabited village in Khargram Block of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 315133, the Census 2011 record lists 1,644 people in 400 households and the reported area is 407.12 hectares. The local references include Khargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kandi at about 26 km.

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Quick answer: Punia is a village in Khargram Block, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 315133 and 1,644 people in 400 households.
Village Code315133
Population1,644
Households400
Area407.12 hectares
Nearest TownKandi

Key Village Facts

Village
Punia
Census Village Code
315133
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Murshidabad
District Census Code
333
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Khargram
Sub-district Census Code
02239
CD Block
Khargram
Households
400
Population
1,644
Male Population
824
Female Population
820
Sex Ratio
995.15
Area
407.12 hectares
Area
4.07 sq km
Nearest Town
Kandi
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
742157
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Punia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,644 people, 407.12 hectares of reported area and Kandi as the nearest town reference for Punia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMurshidabad
CD BlockKhargram
  • Punia falls under Khargram Block in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 315133.
  • The record lists 1,644 people living in 400 households.
  • The reported village area is 407.12 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kandi.
  • 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
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 Density403.81 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.11 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share60.58%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share78.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Punia in the official administrative record. Census village code 315133 and Khargram CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
333
Sub-district Census Code
02239
Village Census Code
315133
CD Block Code
0086
CD Block Name
Khargram

Location and Distance

Kandi is the nearest town listed for Punia, about 26 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nagar
District Headquarter
Berhampore
Nearest Statutory Town
Kandi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town
Kandi
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
407.12 hectares
Area
4.07 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,644 people in 400 households, with 824 male residents and 820 female residents. The average household size is 4.11, and SC share is 60.58% and ST share is 0% for Punia. Population density works out to about 403.81 people per sq km.

Total Households
400
Total Population
1,644
Male Population
824
Female Population
820
Sex Ratio
995.15
Average Household Size
4.11
SC Population
996
SC Male Population
503
SC Female Population
493
SC Population Share
60.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Punia list 2 government primary schools. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Punia 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 in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
24.29 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Punia 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
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Punia is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 17 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Punia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 382.83 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares (78.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustard Seed
Net Area Sown In Hectares
382.83
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
82.83 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
300.0
Canals Area In Hectares
283.4 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
16.6 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Government Others
Available
Government Others Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Punia

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
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 PIN, district and 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 742157 Murshidabad Khargram Nagar Nagar Nagar College More, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742157

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 Punia village located?

Punia is in Khargram Block of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Punia village in?

Punia village is in Murshidabad district.

Which state is Punia village in?

Punia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Punia under?

Punia comes under Khargram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Punia?

The Census village code of Punia is 315133.

What is the population of Punia village?

The village record lists 1,644 people and 400 households for Punia.

How many households are in Punia village?

The village record lists 400 households for Punia.

What is the male and female population of Punia?

The record lists 824 male residents and 820 female residents for Punia.

What is the sex ratio of Punia village?

The sex ratio of Punia is 995.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Punia village?

The reported geographical area of Punia is 407.12 hectares.

What is the population density of Punia village?

The approximate population density of Punia is 403.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Punia?

The nearest town listed for Punia is Kandi, about 26 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Punia?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Punia.

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

For Punia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 382.83 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares.

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

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

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.