Panwadi - Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh

Panwadi is a village situated in the Narsinghgarh tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narsinghgarh and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Panwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panwadi is 480220. The village covers a total geographical area of 811.4 hectares and falls under the 465667 pincode. Boda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Panwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Panwadi village had a total population of 1,670 people, including 876 males and 794 females, living in 441 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.82%, with male literacy at 81.95% and female literacy at 46.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Panwadi

Panwadi 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 Panwadi

Panwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachor Road, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Boda to Panwadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Panwadi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panwadi

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

Health Facilities in Panwadi

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

FAQs about Panwadi