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

According to the 2011 Census, Paingawan village had a total population of 520 people, including 274 males and 246 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.52%, with male literacy at 84.33% and female literacy at 63.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

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:

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