Sanwatal - Sankari, Bilaspur

Sanwatal is a village situated in the Sankari tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Takhatpur and around 32 km from Bilaspur. Saketi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanwatal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanwatal is 438626. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 495220 pincode. Bilaspur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Sanwatal

According to the 2011 Census, Sanwatal village had a total population of 854 people, including 437 males and 417 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.88%, with male literacy at 72.97% and female literacy at 52.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanwatal

Sanwatal 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 Sanwatal

Sanwatal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belha, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaspur to Sanwatal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanwatal

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

Health Facilities in Sanwatal

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

FAQs about Sanwatal