All Information About Puncha Subdistrict
Detailed information about Puncha Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Puncha is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purulia District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Puncha - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2388 |
| District | Purulia |
| Census Code 2011 | 2388 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 10 |
| Number of Villages | 109 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Purulia (Code: 253) |
| Assembly Constituency | Manbazar (Code: 2103) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Manbazar | Sandhyarani Tudu ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Puncha Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
123,855
M: 62,676
F: 61,179 |
| Rural |
123,855
M: 62,676
F: 61,179 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 25,262
Population Distribution
Total: 123,855 (Male: 62,676, Female: 61,179)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 16,012 (Male: 8,133, Female: 7,879)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 18,006 (Male: 9,066, Female: 8,940)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 30,641 (Male: 15,231, Female: 15,410)
Literate Population
Total: 73,486 (Male: 44,267, Female: 29,219)
Illiterate Population
Total: 50,369 (Male: 18,409, Female: 31,960)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 65,031 (Male: 36,327, Female: 28,704)
Main Workers
Total: 29,861 (Male: 22,141, Female: 7,720)
Marginal Workers
Total: 35,170 (Male: 14,186, Female: 20,984)
Non-Workers
Total: 58,824 (Male: 26,349, Female: 32,475)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,991 (Male: 9,207, Female: 1,784)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,100 (Male: 6,684, Female: 4,416)
- Household Industry Workers: 621 (Male: 435, Female: 186)
- Other Workers: 7,149 (Male: 5,815, Female: 1,334)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 10,489 (Male: 4,784, Female: 5,705)
- Agricultural Laborers: 19,833 (Male: 6,621, Female: 13,212)
- Household Industry Workers: 960 (Male: 318, Female: 642)
- Other Workers: 3,888 (Male: 2,463, Female: 1,425)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Puncha Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
123,855
M: 62,676
F: 61,179 |
| Rural |
123,855
M: 62,676
F: 61,179 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 25,262
Population Distribution
Total: 123,855 (Male: 62,676, Female: 61,179)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 16,012 (Male: 8,133, Female: 7,879)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 18,006 (Male: 9,066, Female: 8,940)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 30,641 (Male: 15,231, Female: 15,410)
Literate Population
Total: 73,486 (Male: 44,267, Female: 29,219)
Illiterate Population
Total: 50,369 (Male: 18,409, Female: 31,960)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 65,031 (Male: 36,327, Female: 28,704)
Main Workers
Total: 29,861 (Male: 22,141, Female: 7,720)
Marginal Workers
Total: 35,170 (Male: 14,186, Female: 20,984)
Non-Workers
Total: 58,824 (Male: 26,349, Female: 32,475)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,991 (Male: 9,207, Female: 1,784)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,100 (Male: 6,684, Female: 4,416)
- Household Industry Workers: 621 (Male: 435, Female: 186)
- Other Workers: 7,149 (Male: 5,815, Female: 1,334)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 10,489 (Male: 4,784, Female: 5,705)
- Agricultural Laborers: 19,833 (Male: 6,621, Female: 13,212)
- Household Industry Workers: 960 (Male: 318, Female: 642)
- Other Workers: 3,888 (Male: 2,463, Female: 1,425)
Grampanchayat List of Puncha Tehsil/Taluka
Puncha Tehsil comprises 10 Gram Panchayats and 109 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Puncha. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Puncha
Puncha is located in the Purulia District of West bengal State, India.
Puncha Tehsil has 109 villages.
Puncha has a total of 10 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Puncha is 123,855.
In Puncha, there are 62,676 males and 61,179 females.
There are 16,012 children in Puncha, comprising 8,133 males and 7,879 females.
In Puncha, the literate population is 73,486 (44,267 males and 29,219 females). The illiterate population is 50,369 (18,409 males and 31,960 females).