Penwchi - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Penwchi is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Penvchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penwchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penwchi is 473008. The village covers a total geographical area of 809 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Penwchi

According to the 2011 Census, Penwchi village had a total population of 1,187 people, including 637 males and 550 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.26%, with male literacy at 91.43% and female literacy at 69.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Penwchi

Penwchi 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 Penwchi

Penwchi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mohammadkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shajapur to Penwchi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penwchi

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

Health Facilities in Penwchi

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

FAQs about Penwchi