Panjara - Tirora, Gondia

Panjara is a village situated in the Tirora tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from Tirora and around 40 km from Gondiya. Panjara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panjara is 537584. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.6 hectares and falls under the 441911 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Panjara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panjara

According to the 2011 Census, Panjara village had a total population of 1,157 people, including 593 males and 564 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.01%, with male literacy at 94.80% and female literacy at 83.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Panjara

Panjara 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 Panjara

Panjara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mundikota, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirora to Panjara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Panjara is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panjara

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

Health Facilities in Panjara

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

FAQs about Panjara