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

According to the 2011 Census, Paunsara village had a total population of 1,202 people, including 621 males and 581 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.29%, with male literacy at 71.02% and female literacy at 49.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 708.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Paunsara