Puswada
Puswada is a village located in Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 15km away from Kanker, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Puswada village. As per 2009 stats, Puswada village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Puswada unique in its vibrant Kanker-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Puswada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Puswada
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Puswada is 447866. The village spans a total geographical area of 706.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 493551. Kanker is nearest town to Puswada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
As per 2019 stats, Puswada village comes under Kanker assembly & parliamentary constituency.
Google Map of Puswada
Population of Puswada
According to the 2011 Census, Puswada has a total population of about 2,109, with approximately 1,056 males and 1,053 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 230 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 25 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,452. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.15%, with male literacy at about 75.38% and female literacy near 54.89%. There are around 450 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Puswada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,109 | 1,056 | 1,053 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 230 | 118 | 112 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,452 | 741 | 711 |
| Literate Population | 1,374 | 796 | 578 |
| Illiterate Population | 735 | 260 | 475 |
Connectivity of Puswada
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Puswada. As per the 2011 stats, Puswada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Puswada
Knowing the nearby villages of Puswada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Puswada.
Frequently Asked Questions about Puswada
- Where is Puswada located?
- Puswada village is situated in Kanker Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Puswada?
- Puswada serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Puswada?
- The pincode of Puswada is 493551, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Puswada as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puswada is 2,109, with 1,056 males and 1,053 females.
- How many households are there in Puswada as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Puswada village has a total of 450 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Puswada as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puswada is 65.15%. The male literacy rate is 75.38%, while the female literacy rate is 54.89%.