Pewa - Mantha, Jalna

Pewa is a village situated in the Mantha tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mantha and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Peva serves as the Village Panchayat for Pewa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pewa is 548148. The village covers a total geographical area of 538 hectares and falls under the 431504 pincode. Partur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Pewa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pewa

According to the 2011 Census, Pewa village had a total population of 1,574 people, including 798 males and 776 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.55%, with male literacy at 80.94% and female literacy at 57.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Pewa

Pewa 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 Pewa

Pewa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Usmanpur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Partur to Pewa is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Pewa is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pewa

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

Health Facilities in Pewa

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

FAQs about Pewa