Pawani - Bilaigarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Pawani is a village situated in the Bilaigarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Bilaigarh and around 135 km from Raipur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pawani is 444216. The village covers a total geographical area of 893.45 hectares and falls under the 493338 pincode. Bilaigarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Pawani is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilaigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pawani

According to the 2011 Census, Pawani village had a total population of 5,552 people, including 2,738 males and 2,814 females, living in 1,175 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.04%, with male literacy at 90.49% and female literacy at 64.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 301, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Pawani

Pawani 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 Pawani

Pawani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaigarh to Pawani is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Pawani is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pawani

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

Health Facilities in Pawani

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

FAQs about Pawani