Pawai - Moth, Jhansi

Pawai is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Pargahna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pawai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pawai is 152209. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.66 hectares and falls under the 284303 pincode. Moth is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Pawai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Garautha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pawai

According to the 2011 Census, Pawai village had a total population of 999 people, including 537 males and 462 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.60%, with male literacy at 93.23% and female literacy at 61.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 376.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population999537462
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1116447
Scheduled Castes (SC)376199177
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population698441257
Illiterate Population30196205

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PargahnaNorth-East1.86 km
SemariSouth-East2.38 km
NadkhasSouth-West2.50 km
LookaWest2.90 km
GadookaNorth-West3.11 km
PuranadWest3.17 km
LudhiyaiSouth-East4.40 km
Nad PahariSouth-West4.42 km
KarguwanSouth4.44 km
Patti KumharraWest4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pawai

Public transport in the Pawai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nankhas, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Moth to Pawai is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Pawai is about 38 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 Pawai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pawai

Where is Pawai located?

Pawai village is located in Moth Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pawai?

The Gram Panchayat of Pawai is Pargahna.

What is the pincode of Pawai?

The pincode of Pawai is 284303.

What is the population of Pawai?

Pawai had a total population of 999, including 537 males and 462 females.

How many households are there in Pawai?

Pawai had 201 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pawai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pawai was 78.60%. Male literacy was 93.23% and female literacy was 61.93%.