Pusawand - Kanker, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Pusawand is a village situated in the Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Kanker, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pushawand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pusawand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pusawand is 447865. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.12 hectares and falls under the 494334 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pusawand

According to the 2011 Census, Pusawand village had a total population of 719 people, including 332 males and 387 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,166 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.78%, with male literacy at 81.61% and female literacy at 63.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

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