Puwariya - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Puwariya is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Puwariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puwariya is 490909. The village covers a total geographical area of 505.46 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Puwariya

As per Census 2011, Puwariya village has a total population of 1,156 people, consisting of 594 males and 562 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 766 literate and 390 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Puwariya

Puwariya 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 Puwariya

Puwariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Puwariya is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Puwariya is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puwariya

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

Health Facilities in Puwariya

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

FAQs about Puwariya