Village code 236375

Punwa Village, Shivaji Nagar Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Punwa is a village in Shivaji Nagar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Samastipur district, Bihar. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Punwa village map in Bihar
Punwa village map image for Shivaji Nagar Block, Bihar.

Village Overview

Punwa is a village in Shivaji Nagar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Samastipur district, Bihar. For Punwa, the population is 797, PIN code is 848117 and Census village code is 236375. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Punwa village
Village code236375
PIN code848117
Population797
Households167
Area158 ha / 1.58 sq. km / 390 acres
Population density504 people per sq. km
Sex ratio925 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townRosera (24 km)
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtSamastipur
Census 2011 districtSamastipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 848117. This helps users verify the postal area for Punwa, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Punwa village
PIN code848117
Post offices linked with this PINIlmasnagar SO, Balahi BO, Balha Nandenagar BO, Ballipur BO, Bandhar BO, and Bhataura BO
Best matching post officeIlmasnagar SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtSamastipur
Postal stateBihar
Postal divisionSamastipur Division
Postal circleBihar Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Punwa comes under Rahthauli gram panchayat and Shivaji Nagar C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Shivaji Nagar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Shivaji Nagar at 12 km. The Census district headquarters, Samastipur, is 25 km away.

Administrative details for Punwa
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtSamastipur
Census 2011 districtSamastipur
State code10
District code221
Block / Census sub-district code1286
Gram panchayat code0002
C.D. Block code274
Block panchayat code274

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Punwa village and its household count.

Total population

797 residents in 167 households

Male population

414

Female population

383

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 156; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Punwa
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Punwa
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Punwa
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power5 hours per day
Winter domestic power5 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Punwa
Net area sown94.08 hectares
Irrigated area63.02 hectares
Unirrigated area31.06 hectares
Canal irrigated area63.02 hectares
Non-agricultural area23.07 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Punwa
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Madhurapur, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Bharwari, more than 10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Shivajinagar, more than 10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Punwa

Rosera (24 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Shivaji Nagar is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Punwa
Nearest major townRosera (24 km)
Block headquartersShivaji Nagar (12 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Punwa. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Punwa
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Birth and Death Registration OfficeAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Punwa village located?

Punwa is located in Shivaji Nagar Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Samastipur.

Which Block is Punwa in?

Punwa is in Shivaji Nagar Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Punwa in?

District: Samastipur.

What is the village code of Punwa?

The Census village code of Punwa is 236375.

What is the PIN code of Punwa?

The PIN code reported for Punwa is 848117.

What is the population of Punwa?

Punwa has 797 residents in 167 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Punwa part of?

Punwa comes under Rahthauli gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Punwa?

The nearest statutory town to Punwa is Rosera (24 km).

Which crops are grown in Punwa?

The main crops reported for Punwa are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Punwa?

Land-use details for Punwa include net area sown: 94.08 hectares, irrigated area: 63.02 hectares, and unirrigated area: 31.06 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Punwa?

Government primary school status for Punwa is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Punwa?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Punwa?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Punwa?

The total geographical area of Punwa is 158 hectares.

How many households are in Punwa?

Punwa has 167 households as per Census 2011.

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