Pawana - Himayatnagar, Nanded

Pawana is a village situated in the Himayatnagar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 75 km from the tehsil headquarters in Himayatnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Pawana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pawana is 544445. The village covers a total geographical area of 1889 hectares and falls under the 431802 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pawana

According to the 2011 Census, Pawana village had a total population of 2,162 people, including 1,108 males and 1,054 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.24%, with male literacy at 74.16% and female literacy at 54.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Pawana

Pawana 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 Pawana

Public transport in the Pawana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadki Bazar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Pawana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Pawana is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pawana

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

Health Facilities in Pawana

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

FAQs about Pawana