Pawai
Town in Madhya Pradesh, India
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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.[1]
Pawai | |
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Town | |
Waterfall in Pawai | |
  Pawai Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 24.27°N 80.17°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Panna |
| Elevation | 344 m (1,129 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 14,465 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 488220 |
| Vehicle registration | MP-35 |
Geography
Pawai is at 24.27°N 80.17°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 344 metres (1128 feet). and it's located on bank of the Patne River.
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[3] 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).[citation needed]