Pawai
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Pawai |
| settlement_type | Town |
| image_skyline | Pawai Chaandee Waterfalls Madhya Pradesh 002.jpg |
| image_caption | Waterfall in Pawai |
| pushpin_map | India Madhya Pradesh |
| pushpin_label_position | right |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Madhya Pradesh, India |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Madhya Pradesh |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | Panna |
| established_title | |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| elevation_m | 344 |
| population_total | 14,465 |
| population_as_of | 2001 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_info1 | Hindi |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | |
| postal_code | 488220 |
| registration_plate | MP-35 |
| :: |
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Pawai is a town and a nagar panchayat in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. Pawai is the administrative headquarters of Pawai tehsil, one of the largest tehsils of Panna district.
Geography
Pawai is at . It has an average elevation of 344 metres (1128 feet). and it's located on bank of the Patne River.
Demographics
India census, Pawai had a population of 14,465. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Pawai has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 47%. In Pawai, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Climate
Pawai has a subtropical climate. Summers are hot and temperatures can reach 40–45 Celsius. Winters are cold and the minimum temperature generally remains under 8°C. Monsoon touches this region in June and continues till mid-September. The best time to visit is during winters (October to February).
Tourist Attractions
- Kalehi Mata Temple - Kalehi Mata Temple is a natural and divine temple located in pawai.
- Chandi Falls - Chandi Fall's is natural falls located in Pawai.
Transportation
Pawai is situated on the road connecting Panna to Katni, from here a major road connects Satna to Pawai, daily bus service is available in Pawai which connects it to the nearby towns.
References
References
- "तहसील | जिला पन्ना, मध्यप्रदेश शासन | भारत".
- [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Pawai.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pawai]
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
- (8 October 2016). "मां कलेही पूर्ण करती हैं अपने भक्तों की हर मनोकामना".
- "Mata Kalehi Temple".
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