Puntaru is a village located on Pantar Island within the Alor Regency of Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. It serves as the administrative seat of Desa Tude and has a population of approximately 600 residents.
The traditional language spoken in Puntaru is Western Pantar, although all adult residents also speak Indonesian. The village is situated in a region characterized by its distinct local governance and linguistic heritage within the province.