census, Punahana had a population of 13,178. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Punahana has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: maleliteracy is 63% and female literacy is 41%. In Punahana, 21% of the population is under 6 years of age. The district has a low population when compared to the population density of India.