Paundara - Naraini, Banda

Paundara is a village situated in the Naraini tehsil of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naraini and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Banda. Paundara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paundara is 155357. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.92 hectares and falls under the 210201 pincode. Atarra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Paundara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Banda Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Paundara

According to the 2011 Census, Paundara village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 560 males and 485 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.21%, with male literacy at 79.87% and female literacy at 47.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Paundara

Paundara 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 Paundara

Paundara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Atarra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atarra to Paundara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banda to Paundara is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paundara

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

Health Facilities in Paundara

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

FAQs about Paundara