Paingawan - Gairatganj, Raisen

Paingawan is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Paingawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paingawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paingawan is 483939. The village covers a total geographical area of 327.56 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Paingawan

As per Census 2011, Paingawan village has a total population of 520 people, consisting of 274 males and 246 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paingawan

Paingawan 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 Paingawan

Paingawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Paingawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Paingawan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paingawan

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

Health Facilities in Paingawan

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

FAQs about Paingawan