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.