Pauha - Patan, Durg

Pauha is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Pauha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pauha is 442701. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.45 hectares and falls under the 491221 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pauha

According to the 2011 Census, Pauha village had a total population of 841 people, including 424 males and 417 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.94%, with male literacy at 88.11% and female literacy at 69.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Pauha

Pauha 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 Pauha

Pauha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Pauha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Pauha is about 28 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 Pauha

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

Health Facilities in Pauha

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

FAQs about Pauha