Pauwara - Durg

Pauwara is a village situated in the Durg tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Durg, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pauwara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pauwara is 442596. The village covers a total geographical area of 641.45 hectares and falls under the 491107 pincode. Utai is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Pauwara

As per Census 2011, Pauwara village has a total population of 2,734 people, consisting of 1,342 males and 1,392 females. The village has 567 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 365 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,894 literate and 840 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pauwara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pauwara

Pauwara 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 Pauwara

Pauwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pauwara Halt, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utai to Pauwara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Pauwara is about 12 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 Pauwara

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

Health Facilities in Pauwara

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

FAQs about Pauwara