Pusnar - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Pusnar is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Mangalnar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pusnar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pusnar is 451212. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.57 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Pusnar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pusnar

According to the 2011 Census, Pusnar village had a total population of 853 people, including 497 males and 356 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 716 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.13%, with male literacy at 79.32% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 557.

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

Nearby Villages of Pusnar

Pusnar 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 Pusnar

Pusnar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Pusnar is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Pusnar is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pusnar

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

Health Facilities in Pusnar

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

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