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

As per Census 2011, Pendharnya village has a total population of 1,571 people, consisting of 810 males and 761 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 704 literate and 867 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,525 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,571810761
Child Population (0–6 yrs)315170145
Scheduled Castes (SC)392118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,525784741
Literate Population704406298
Illiterate Population867404463

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BakharliSouth-West1.17 km
KhutwadiNorth-East1.68 km
Badya PaniNorth2.94 km
WarlaSouth-East2.95 km
Mendlaya PaniNorth-West4.57 km
BalwadiEast4.95 km
GhegaonEast6.31 km
BhilardevpadaWest6.60 km
ChikhaliSouth-East6.84 km
HingwaNorth-West7.01 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Pendharnya

Where is Pendharnya located?

Pendharnya village is located in Varla Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pendharnya?

The Gram Panchayat of Pendharnya is Pendraniya.

What is the pincode of Pendharnya?

The pincode of Pendharnya is 451666.

What is the population of Pendharnya?

Pendharnya has a total population of 1,571, including 810 males and 761 females.

How many households are there in Pendharnya?

There are 283 households in Pendharnya.

What is the literacy rate in Pendharnya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pendharnya is 44.81%. Male literacy is 50.12% and female literacy is 39.16%.