Penur - Loha, Nanded

Penur is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Penur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penur is 545270. The village covers a total geographical area of 2577.42 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Penur

According to the 2011 Census, Penur village had a total population of 4,943 people, including 2,528 males and 2,415 females, living in 983 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.65%, with male literacy at 75.95% and female literacy at 54.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 929, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Penur

Penur 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 Penur

Public transport in the Penur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chudawa, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Penur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Penur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penur

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

Health Facilities in Penur

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

FAQs about Penur