Pawai - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Pawai is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Pawai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pawai is 194764. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.54 hectares and falls under the 276128 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pawai

According to the 2011 Census, Pawai village had a total population of 4,328 people, including 2,173 males and 2,155 females, living in 622 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.05%, with male literacy at 79.30% and female literacy at 62.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455.

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

Nearby Villages of Pawai

Pawai 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 Pawai

Pawai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Pawai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Pawai is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pawai

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

Health Facilities in Pawai

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

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