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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Banda Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Paundara

As per Census 2011, Paundara village has a total population of 1,045 people, consisting of 560 males and 485 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 553 literate and 492 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,045560485
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1979899
Scheduled Castes (SC)239131108
Literate Population553369184
Illiterate Population492191301

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TinduhiNorth1.56 km
BandeSouth1.65 km
GumaiSouth-East1.93 km
DubariWest2.07 km
AnathuwaNorth-East2.29 km
Chak BandeWest2.35 km
BachheiWest2.44 km
RahusatNorth2.45 km
BudhauliEast2.62 km
Amritpur KherwaSouth-West2.76 km

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.

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 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Paundara

Where is Paundara located?

Paundara village is located in Naraini Tehsil, Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paundara?

Paundara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Paundara?

The pincode of Paundara is 210201.

What is the population of Paundara?

Paundara has a total population of 1,045, including 560 males and 485 females.

How many households are there in Paundara?

There are 187 households in Paundara.

What is the literacy rate in Paundara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paundara is 52.92%. Male literacy is 65.89% and female literacy is 37.94%.