Paunra - Bikramganj, Rohtas

Paunra is a village situated in the Bikramganj subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikramganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Kusumhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paunra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paunra is 251181. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 802212 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Paunra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Paunra

According to the 2011 Census, Paunra village had a total population of 1,544 people, including 812 males and 732 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.95%, with male literacy at 79.50% and female literacy at 57.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 730, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Paunra

Paunra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Paunra

Paunra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghusia Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Paunra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Paunra is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paunra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paunra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Paunra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paunra village are given below:

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