Pailwah - Gohparu, Shahdol

Pailwah is a village situated in the Gohparu tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from Shahdol and around 33 km from Shahdol. Pailwah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pailwah is 501341. The village covers a total geographical area of 1165.56 hectares and falls under the 484770 pincode. Shahdol is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Pailwah

According to the 2011 Census, Pailwah village had a total population of 1,918 people, including 969 males and 949 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.31%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 71.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,367.

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 Population1,918969949
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231115116
Scheduled Castes (SC)271710
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,367688679
Literate Population1,338739599
Illiterate Population580230350

Nearby Villages of Pailwah

Pailwah 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SalebahraEast2.79 km
SakariyaNorth-West2.91 km
GodaruSouth-West2.91 km
Kunar SejaSouth4.47 km
DevdahaNorth-East4.55 km
KarriSouth-East5.10 km
BochkiNorth-West5.34 km
GohparuEast5.68 km
BagaiyaSouth5.99 km
KaruaNorth-East6.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pailwah

Pailwah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badhwa Bara, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahdol to Pailwah is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pailwah

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pailwah

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pailwah

Where is Pailwah located?

Pailwah village is located in Gohparu Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pailwah?

Pailwah is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pailwah?

The pincode of Pailwah is 484770.

What is the population of Pailwah?

Pailwah had a total population of 1,918, including 969 males and 949 females.

How many households are there in Pailwah?

Pailwah had 506 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pailwah?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pailwah was 79.31%. Male literacy was 86.53% and female literacy was 71.91%.