Pawaya - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Pawaya is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Pawaya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pawaya is 454276. The village covers a total geographical area of 947.56 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pawaya

According to the 2011 Census, Pawaya village had a total population of 1,454 people, including 777 males and 677 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.82%, with male literacy at 73.52% and female literacy at 48.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 420.

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

Nearby Villages of Pawaya

Pawaya 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 Pawaya

Pawaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotra, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Pawaya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Pawaya is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pawaya

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

Health Facilities in Pawaya

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

FAQs about Pawaya