Pounsari - Bilha, Bilaspur

Pounsari is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Pounsari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pounsari is 438991. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.45 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Pounsari

According to the 2011 Census, Pounsari village had a total population of 1,531 people, including 786 males and 745 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.92%, with male literacy at 73.92% and female literacy at 45.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 547.

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

Nearby Villages of Pounsari

Pounsari 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 Pounsari

Pounsari 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 Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Pounsari is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Pounsari is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pounsari

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

Health Facilities in Pounsari

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

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