Punyawat - Katthiwara, Alirajpur

Punyawat is a village situated in the Katthiwara tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Alirajpur and around 35 km from Alirajpur. Punyawat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punyawat is 505170. The village covers a total geographical area of 977.76 hectares and falls under the 457887 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Punyawat

According to the 2011 Census, Punyawat village had a total population of 1,847 people, including 970 males and 877 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.90%, with male literacy at 57.45% and female literacy at 41.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,826.

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

Nearby Villages of Punyawat

Punyawat 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 Punyawat

Punyawat 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 Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Punyawat is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Punyawat is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punyawat

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

Health Facilities in Punyawat

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

FAQs about Punyawat