Pounera - Waraseoni, Balaghat

Pounera is a village situated in the Waraseoni tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Waraseoni and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Basi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pounera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pounera is 497389. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.75 hectares and falls under the 481332 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Pounera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pounera

According to the 2011 Census, Pounera village had a total population of 605 people, including 305 males and 300 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.14%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 66.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Pounera

Pounera 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 Pounera

Pounera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Pounera is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pounera is about 33 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 Pounera

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

Health Facilities in Pounera

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

FAQs about Pounera