Paunar - Amarwara, Chhindwara

Paunar is a village situated in the Amarwara tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amarwara and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Paunar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paunar is 493976. The village covers a total geographical area of 1077 hectares and falls under the 480221 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Paunar

As per Census 2011, Paunar village has a total population of 3,468 people, consisting of 1,771 males and 1,697 females. The village has 745 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 461 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,184 literate and 1,284 illiterate residents. Additionally, 304 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 298 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paunar

Paunar 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 Paunar

Paunar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chourai, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarwara to Paunar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Paunar is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paunar

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

Health Facilities in Paunar

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

FAQs about Paunar