Pawla - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Pawla is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Pawla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pawla is 489635. The village covers a total geographical area of 682.16 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Pawla

According to the 2011 Census, Pawla village had a total population of 1,616 people, including 848 males and 768 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.29%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 64.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Pawla

Pawla 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 Pawla

Pawla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Pawla is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Pawla is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pawla

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

Health Facilities in Pawla

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

FAQs about Pawla