Pusawand - Mardapal, Kondagaon

Pusawand is a village situated in the Mardapal tehsil of Kondagaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Kondagaon and around 65 km from Jagdalpur. Pusawand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pusawand is 448785. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.13 hectares and falls under the 494226 pincode. Kondagaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pusawand

According to the 2011 Census, Pusawand village had a total population of 974 people, including 444 males and 530 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,194 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.75%, with male literacy at 65.87% and female literacy at 32.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 877.

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

Nearby Villages of Pusawand

Pusawand 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 Pusawand

Pusawand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bade Arapur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kondagaon to Pusawand is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Pusawand is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pusawand

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

Health Facilities in Pusawand

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

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