Pusgudi - Usur, Bijapur

Pusgudi is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Pusgudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pusgudi is 450869. The village covers a total geographical area of 1028.85 hectares and falls under the 494448 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 108 km away.

Pusgudi 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 Pusgudi

According to the 2011 Census, Pusgudi village had a total population of 800 people, including 422 males and 378 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.96%, with male literacy at 66.28% and female literacy at 43.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 705.

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

Nearby Villages of Pusgudi

Pusgudi 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 Pusgudi

Pusgudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Pusgudi is about 108 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Pusgudi is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pusgudi

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

Health Facilities in Pusgudi

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

FAQs about Pusgudi