Polawa - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Polawa is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Polawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polawa is 214277. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.67 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Duddi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Polawa 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Polawa

According to the 2011 Census, Polawa village had a total population of 870 people, including 433 males and 437 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.66%, with male literacy at 75.96% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Polawa

Polawa 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 Polawa

Polawa 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 Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Duddi to Polawa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Polawa is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Polawa

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

Health Facilities in Polawa

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

FAQs about Polawa