Where is Punja village located?
Punja is in Dantan - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Punja Village
Punja is an inhabited village in Dantan - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343761, the Census 2011 record lists 870 people in 203 households and the reported area is 76.61 hectares. The local references include Dantan - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 50 km.
Village Code343761
Population870
Households203
Area76.61 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Punja
- Census Village Code
- 343761
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dantan - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02467
- CD Block
- Dantan - I
- Households
- 203
- Population
- 870
- Male Population
- 420
- Female Population
- 450
- Sex Ratio
- 1,071.43
- Area
- 76.61 hectares
- Area
- 0.77 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 50 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721451
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Punja at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 870 people, 76.61 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Punja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Punja falls under Dantan - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 343761.
- The record lists 870 people living in 203 households.
- The reported village area is 76.61 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
- 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 Density1,135.62 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.97%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.68%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share63%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Punja in the official administrative record. Census village code 343761 and Dantan - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02467
- Village Census Code
- 343761
- CD Block Code
- 0314
- CD Block Name
- Dantan - I
Location and Distance
Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Punja, about 50 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dantan
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 50 km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 50 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 76.61 hectares
- Area
- 0.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 870 people in 203 households, with 420 male residents and 450 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 18.97% and ST share is 3.68% for Punja. Population density works out to about 1,135.62 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 203
- Total Population
- 870
- Male Population
- 420
- Female Population
- 450
- Sex Ratio
- 1,071.43
- Average Household Size
- 4.29
- SC Population
- 165
- SC Male Population
- 80
- SC Female Population
- 85
- SC Population Share
- 18.97
- ST Population
- 32
- ST Male Population
- 13
- ST Female Population
- 19
- ST Population Share
- 3.68
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Punja 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Punja. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Punja include hand pump 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 3.93 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 38.98 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Punja 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
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- 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 Punja 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 ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Punja is reported as 18 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
- 18 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 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 Punja show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Dal and Sarsoo and Dal, net sown area is 65.82 hectares and irrigated land is 41.46 hectares (63% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice, Dal and Sarsoo
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Dal
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.86
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 65.82
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 24.36 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 41.459999999999994
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 2.48 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Punja
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
- 5–10 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 and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721451 | Paschim Medinipur | Midnapore | Nekra Khunda | Po Nekurseni, Paschim Midnapore Nh 60 Mughalmari, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721451 |
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
Which district is Punja village in?
Punja village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Punja village in?
Punja village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Punja under?
Punja comes under Dantan - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Punja?
The Census village code of Punja is 343761.
What is the population of Punja village?
The village record lists 870 people and 203 households for Punja.
How many households are in Punja village?
The village record lists 203 households for Punja.
What is the male and female population of Punja?
The record lists 420 male residents and 450 female residents for Punja.
What is the sex ratio of Punja village?
The sex ratio of Punja is 1,071.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Punja village?
The reported geographical area of Punja is 76.61 hectares.
What is the population density of Punja village?
The approximate population density of Punja is 1,135.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Punja?
The nearest town listed for Punja is Kharagpur, about 50 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Punja?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Punja.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Punja?
For Punja, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Dal and Sarsoo and Dal, net sown area is 65.82 hectares and irrigated land is 41.46 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Punja?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Punja. 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 Punja.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Punja.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Punja.