Diya - Pawai, Panna
Diya is a village situated in the Pawai tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pawai and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Bachhoun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diya village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Diya is 459324. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.33 hectares and falls under the 488446 pincode. Maihar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Diya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Diya
According to the 2011 Census, Diya village had a total population of 148 people, including 82 males and 66 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 805 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.30%, with male literacy at 55.74% and female literacy at 34.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 148 | 82 | 66 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 40 | 21 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 144 | 79 | 65 |
| Literate Population | 50 | 34 | 16 |
| Illiterate Population | 98 | 48 | 50 |
Nearby Villages of Diya
Diya is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Diya
Diya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maihar to Diya is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Diya is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Diya
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Diya village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Diya
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Diya village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Diya
Where is Diya located?
Diya village is located in Pawai Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Diya?
The Gram Panchayat of Diya is Bachhoun.
What is the pincode of Diya?
The pincode of Diya is 488446.
What is the population of Diya?
Diya had a total population of 148, including 82 males and 66 females.
How many households are there in Diya?
Diya had 27 households.
What is the literacy rate in Diya?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Diya was 46.30%. Male literacy was 55.74% and female literacy was 34.04%.