Pauna - Akaltara, Janjgir-Champa

Pauna is a village situated in the Akaltara tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Akaltara and around 15 km from Janjgir. Pouna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pauna is 436628. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.25 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Akaltara is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Pauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pauna

According to the 2011 Census, Pauna village had a total population of 2,612 people, including 1,315 males and 1,297 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.39%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 62.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 501, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Pauna

Pauna 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 Pauna

Pauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapan, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akaltara to Pauna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Pauna is about 15 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 Pauna

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

Health Facilities in Pauna

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

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