Pawai

Pawai is at 24°16′N 80°10′E / 24.27°N 80.17°E / 24.27; 80.17.^[2] It has an average elevation of 344 metres (1128 feet). and it's located on bank of the Patne River.

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.

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]}

• 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.^[4][5]

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.

• Pawai (Vidhan Sabha constituency)