Puna Kalan village, Paraiya block | Pincode 824209

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JAGDEV PASWAN

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LGD code: 255421
Pincode: 824209
Post office: Paraiya
Population: 3,370
Households: 572
Literacy rate: 44.5%
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,219

Census 2011 · in context

How Puna Kalan compares

By population, Puna Kalan ranks #7 of 85 villages in Paraiya mandal.

Literacy rate

44.5%

−9.1% vs mandal average

Puna Kalan: 44.5%
Paraiya mandal: 53.6%
Gaya district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

947

+15 vs mandal average

Puna Kalan: 947
Paraiya mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

5.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Puna Kalan: 5.9
Paraiya mandal: 6.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Puna Kalan at a glance

Puna Kalan is a village of 3,370 people in 572 households (Census 2011) in Paraiya block, Gaya district, Bihar, the 7th-largest of 85 villages in Paraiya block. Literacy is 45%, 9 points below the block average of 54% and the sex ratio is 947 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 824209, served by Paraiya post office; the LGD village code is 255421. The sarpanch is JAGDEV PASWAN, and the village votes in Matihani assembly constituency, represented by MLA Narendra Kumar Singh Alias Bogo Singh. The population is estimated at 3,973 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Puna Kalan · this village	3,370	45%	—
Haspura · Paraiya	2,015	55%	—
Buknari · Paraiya	1,749	52%	—
Khiri' · Paraiya	1,667	53%	—
Baigoman · Paraiya	1,154	48%	—
Kurmain · Paraiya	1,007	48%	—
Ganga Khap · Paraiya	194	56%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Puna Kalan

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 4
Power hours (winter): 3
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GAYA
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 10
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Punakala
Total area (ha): 239
Irrigated area (ha): 184
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Puna Kalan

LGD code: 255421
Pincode: 824209
Post office: Paraiya
Population (Census 2011): 3,370
Population (projected 2026): 3,973
Households: 572
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 947
Literacy rate: 44.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Matihani
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Narendra Kumar Singh Alias Bogo Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JAGDEV PASWAN
Block / Mandal: Paraiya

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gaya district level

Then & Now

Puna Kalan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,370

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,973

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

572

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

674

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,370Census 2011
Households: 572Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 947 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,9732026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6742026 projection
Active job cards: 4,38,816MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,26,541MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 863NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 59.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 44.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.3%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gaya district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gaya district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gaya district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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People often ask about Puna Kalan

What is the pincode of Puna Kalan?

The pincode of Puna Kalan, Paraiya block, Gaya district, Bihar is 824209. The post office is Paraiya.

Which post office delivers to Puna Kalan?

Mail for Puna Kalan is delivered through Paraiya post office, pincode 824209, in Paraiya block, Gaya district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Puna Kalan located?

Puna Kalan is a village in Paraiya block of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Puna Kalan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Puna Kalan village has a population of 3,370 across 572 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Puna Kalan?

The current sarpanch of Puna Kalan gram panchayat is JAGDEV PASWAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puna Kalan in?

Puna Kalan falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puna Kalan in?

Puna Kalan falls under the Matihani assembly constituency (AC #144) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Puna Kalan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Puna Kalan village is 44.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Puna Kalan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Puna Kalan village is 947 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puna Kalan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Puna Kalan, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Puna Kalan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Puna Kalan village is 255421.

How big is Puna Kalan compared to other villages in Paraiya block?

Puna Kalan ranks 7 of 85 villages in Paraiya block by Census 2011 population (3,370 residents).

Who is the MLA of Puna Kalan?

Puna Kalan falls under Matihani assembly constituency (AC 144). The sitting MLA is Narendra Kumar Singh Alias Bogo Singh (RJD).

Who is the MP for Puna Kalan?

Puna Kalan is in Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Giriraj Singh (BJP).

What is the population of Puna Kalan in 2026?

Puna Kalan is estimated at 3,973 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,370 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Puna Kalan in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Puna Kalan in Gaya district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Puna Kalan?

JAGDEV PASWAN is the sarpanch of Puna Kalan gram panchayat, Paraiya block. See the sarpanch list of Paraiya block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)