Pendharnya - Varla, Barwani

Pendharnya is a village situated in the Varla tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varla and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Pendraniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pendharnya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendharnya is 478661. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.17 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Pendharnya

According to the 2011 Census, Pendharnya village had a total population of 1,571 people, including 810 males and 761 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.05%, with male literacy at 63.44% and female literacy at 48.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,525.

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

Nearby Villages of Pendharnya

Pendharnya 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 Pendharnya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pendharnya. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Pendharnya is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Pendharnya is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pendharnya

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

Health Facilities in Pendharnya

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

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