Poyana - Sumerpur, Pali

Poyana is a village situated in the Sumerpur tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sumerpur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Bamnera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poyana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poyana is 091254. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 306902 pincode. Sumerpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Poyana

As per Census 2011, Poyana village has a total population of 470 people, consisting of 203 males and 267 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,315 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 201 literate and 269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population470203267
Child Population (0–6 yrs)965046
Scheduled Castes (SC)642836
Literate Population20110497
Illiterate Population26999170

Nearby Villages of Poyana

Poyana 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)
Khera NarwiNorth1.87 km
BamneraNorth-West2.18 km
JoylaSouth2.63 km
BagarNorth-East2.65 km
FatapuraEast3.84 km
KortaNorth4.11 km
SalodariyaEast4.20 km
DhanapuraSouth-East4.55 km
Bapu NagarSouth-East5.05 km
BuderiNorth-West5.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Poyana

Poyana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jawai Bandh, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sumerpur to Poyana is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Poyana is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poyana

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

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

Health Facilities in Poyana

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

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

FAQs about Poyana

Where is Poyana located?

Poyana village is located in Sumerpur Tehsil, Pali district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Poyana?

The Gram Panchayat of Poyana is Bamnera.

What is the pincode of Poyana?

The pincode of Poyana is 306902.

What is the population of Poyana?

Poyana has a total population of 470, including 203 males and 267 females.

How many households are there in Poyana?

There are 96 households in Poyana.

What is the literacy rate in Poyana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poyana is 42.77%. Male literacy is 51.23% and female literacy is 36.33%.