Paunsara - Katni Nagar, Katni

Paunsara is a village situated in the Katni Nagar tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Katni and around 10 km from Katni. Posara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paunsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paunsara is 488063. The village covers a total geographical area of 1121.63 hectares and falls under the 483501 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Paunsara

As per Census 2011, Paunsara village has a total population of 1,202 people, consisting of 621 males and 581 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 616 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 708 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,202621581
Child Population (0–6 yrs)23013199
Scheduled Castes (SC)1116447
Scheduled Tribes (ST)708357351
Literate Population586348238
Illiterate Population616273343

Nearby Villages of Paunsara

Paunsara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BohataNorth-East2.30 km
ChapraSouth2.47 km
JamodiSouth-East2.67 km
DwaraSouth-East2.87 km
SugawanSouth-West3.20 km
BaderaNorth-East4.23 km
ThanouraWest4.35 km
GulwaraSouth4.89 km
BiruhaliNorth-West6.22 km
ChikhlaWest6.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paunsara

Public transport in the Paunsara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katni South, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Paunsara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Paunsara is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paunsara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Paunsara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Paunsara

Where is Paunsara located?

Paunsara village is located in Katni Nagar Tehsil, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paunsara?

The Gram Panchayat of Paunsara is Posara.

What is the pincode of Paunsara?

The pincode of Paunsara is 483501.

What is the population of Paunsara?

Paunsara has a total population of 1,202, including 621 males and 581 females.

How many households are there in Paunsara?

There are 247 households in Paunsara.

What is the literacy rate in Paunsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paunsara is 48.75%. Male literacy is 56.04% and female literacy is 40.96%.