Pounsra - Basna, Mahasamund

Pounsra is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Pousara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pounsra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pounsra is 445760. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.44 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Pounsra

As per Census 2011, Pounsra village has a total population of 1,140 people, consisting of 558 males and 582 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 689 literate and 451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pounsra

Pounsra 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 Pounsra

Pounsra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Pounsra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Pounsra is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pounsra

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

Health Facilities in Pounsra

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

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