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Largest villages in Puncha
Census 2011 population
Puncha block
Puncha is a block of Purulia district, West Bengal, with 109 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory and a rural population of 1,23,855 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
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All 109 villages of Puncha
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Gram panchayats of Puncha and their villages →
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Agaya
Amjora
Amtakanali
Anandabazar
Arali
Arkusadanga
Babuijor
Badra
Bagda
Bahadurpur
Balakdi
Bankanali
Bansa
Baradahi Alias Dhadkidi
Baraghutu
Beranakhi
Bhagaband
Bharatdi
Bhatadi
Bhatamdi
Bhutam
Birdang
Bishpuria
Butgora
Chak Altagora
Chakia
Chaklalpur
Chandanpur
Chandatiri
Chandra
Chhatalalpur
Chhirudi
Damodarpur
Darodi
Debgram
Delang
Deorang
Deuli
Dhabani
Dhadki
Dhangakend
Dharampur
Fatepur
Gadasal Alias Lalpahari
Gagda
Gangadi
Gargatbahal
Gholkund
Goaladi Alias Mishradeuli
Gopalpur
Gopinathpur
Haridi
Hariharpur
Jambad
Joykalla
Kaira
Kalapathar Alias Runujhunu
Kalipur
Kanara
Kanchannagar
Katrahi
Kenda
Kendadi
Kendbani
Konapara
Kuchung
Kundhurka
Kuruktopa
Laharia
Lakhra
Lapara
Laulara
Layamara
Maheshpur
Mahuladanga
Makarka
Matha
Narendrapur
Negurya
Niasa
Noagarh
Pakbirra
Palma
Panipathar
Panruda
Panrui
Parbad
Patkua
Payaka
Penchara
Pirra
Poradi
Pratappur
Puncha
Punura
Raghunathpur
Raghunathpur
Rajakhanda
Ramaidi
Ramkundi
Rolabad
Samakata
Saragarya
Sargara
Saurang
Shyamdi
Shyampur
Simakanali
Tatari
Villages of Puncha
1 of 109 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Puncha block by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 1,23,855 Census 2011
- Male population
- 62,676 Census 2011
- Female population
- 61,179 Census 2011
- Households
- 25,262 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 99 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 976 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 4.9 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 68.1% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Puncha
Based on the 109 of 109 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices near Puncha
Latest reports from markets in Purulia district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 3,600 | 4,500 | 4,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,200 | 4,000 | 3,600 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,200 | 4,000 | 3,600 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 8,900 | 11,000 | 9,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Purulia APMC | 8,000 | 9,800 | 8,900 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,500 | 19,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil | Balarampur APMC | 19,700 | 19,860 | 19,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Balarampur APMC | 4,100 | 4,900 | 4,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Purulia APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Balarampur APMC | 700 | 800 | 750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Purulia APMC | 650 | 780 | 720 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin | Purulia APMC | 1,300 | 1,800 | 1,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Puncha's shops.
News near Puncha
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
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All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Puncha
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Puncha right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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People often ask about Puncha block
Which district is Puncha block in?
Puncha is a block of Purulia district in West Bengal.
How many villages are there in Puncha block?
109 revenue villages are listed under Puncha block in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the population of Puncha block?
The villages of Puncha block had a combined population of 1,23,855 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the pincode of Puncha block?
Villages in Puncha block use 4 pincodes: 723101, 723128, 723130, 723151.
What is the LGD code of Puncha block?
The Local Government Directory code of Puncha block is 2388.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.