Paniha - Madwas, Sidhi

Paniha is a village situated in the Madwas tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Majhauli and around 45 km from Sidhi. Paniha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paniha is 503149. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.56 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Paniha

As per Census 2011, Paniha village has a total population of 1,238 people, consisting of 645 males and 593 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 619 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paniha

Paniha 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 Paniha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Paniha. The nearest railway station is Joba, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Paniha is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Paniha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paniha

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

Health Facilities in Paniha

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

FAQs about Paniha